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Event:
IFA : Total War
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Burris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
What tries to work over Burris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burris throws an elbow that misses.
Burris digs a right hand into What's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on What's gas tank.
Burris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burris crunches a lovely knee into What's ribcage.
What on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
Burris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from What.
Burris misses with a hook from the clinch.
What stalls.
Burris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but What blocks it with crossed arms.
What definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris lands a body punch.
What throws a head punch that misses.
What misses with a punch to the body.
Burris looking to throw knees to the head but What is blocking nicely.
Burris trying to land knees to the body.
Burris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Burris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
What lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burris trying to land knees to the body.
What lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
What is stalling here.
Burris throws an elbow but it misses.
What blocking some punches.
Burris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
What avoids the elbow strike from Burris, against the cage.
What tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burris's elbow.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
What's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.#T2#
What avoids the elbow strike from Burris, against the cage.
What is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
What just leaning against Burris, taking a breather.
Burris lands an elbow just above What 's eye.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burris lands a left hand.
What is looking to control Burris's arms but Burris gets an underhook and turns him. Now What has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Burris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burris misses with the head strike.
Burris has a couple of punches blocked by What.
Burris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from What.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burris.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Burris crunches a lovely knee into What's ribcage.#T3#
Burris missing with knees to the body.
What lands a nice shot to the body.
What tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burris leaning his opponent against the cage.
What is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burris is keeping busy.
What is pushing Burris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
What lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
What takes an elbow to the temple.
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burris misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Burris throws an elbow but it misses.
Burris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with What's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from What.
What stalling.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
What lands on the inside with an uppercut.
What leaning against his opponent.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and What avoids it.
Burris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has What in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
What goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
What doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burris working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burris landing knees to the body.
What slowing the pace effectively.
What prevents a body shot from Burris.
Burris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
What stalling against the cage.
Burris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris dominated that round.
That's time! What's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burris looks to land a body kick but What moved away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Burris has managed to clinch.
Burris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
What tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burris crunches a lovely knee into What's ribcage.
Burris has What pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from What.
Burris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
What stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and What avoids it.
Burris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burris stalling.
Burris scores with a knee to the head.
Burris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A short uppercut from Burris.
Burris trying to stall but What improves his position.
Burris lands a good knee to the midsection. What won't want to take too many of those.
Burris connects with a knee to the head.
What misses with a hook to the ribs.
What scores with a shot to the side of Burris's head.
Burris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
What can't find room to land a body shot as Burris controls the action.
Burris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
What tries to stall but Burris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
What is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
Burris lands with a short shot to the head.
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burris has a couple of punches blocked by What.
A short right from Burris on the inside. #T2#
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and What avoids it.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
What lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burris tries to stall but What uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burris struggles to land a body shot inside as What controls his hands.
What struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
What effectively controlling the action here.
What lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burris is breathing heavily.
Burris misses with a knee to the head.
What tries to work over Burris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
What slows down the pace here.
What struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
#T3#
What misses with a hook to the ribs.
What avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
What is trying to maintain a safe position but Burris gets an underhook and turns What into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
What struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
Burris lands with a right to the head.
Burris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burris lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burris tries a body shot but What blocks it.
Burris misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, What scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burris tries a body shot but What blocks it.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burris as What tries to tie him up.
Burris tries a knee to the head but What blocks it.
Burris blocking some punches.
Burris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through What's defenses.
What lands with a light punch inside.
Burris scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Burris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What scores with a shoulder strike.
What trying to control the position but instead, Burris has worked for underhooks and has pushed What into the cage.
Burris pushes What back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
What trying to control the position but instead, Burris has worked for underhooks and has pushed What into the cage.
What takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
What scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Burris clinches.
What takes an elbow to the temple.
What prevents a body shot from Burris.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burris.
A right hand to the body from Burris.
Burris crunches a lovely knee into What's ribcage.
Burris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section. What lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
What working aggressively here.
Burris takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burris misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section. What lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burris.
Burris tries a body shot but What blocks it.
Aizah Burris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burris lands an elbow inside.
What prevents a body shot from Burris.
What is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Burris throws a knee to the head but misses.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
What is trying to maintain a safe position but Burris gets an underhook and turns What into the cage.
Burris throws a head punch that misses.
Burris looking to throw knees to the head but What is blocking nicely.
What working some nice short punches in the clinch.
What on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
What avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
What doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
What's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burris lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burris blocking some punches.
What looking to stall.
Burris struggles to land a body shot inside as What controls his hands.
Burris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
What avoiding damage.
Burris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burris connects with a nasty looking knee right to What's face.
Burris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
What can't find room to land a body shot as Burris controls the action.
#T3#
What scores with a shot to the side of Burris's head.
What is trying to stall.
Burris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
What blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
What blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
What pushes Burris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
What misses with a hook to the ribs.
What avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by What.
What blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on What - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
What lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burris as What tries to tie him up.
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
What digs a right hand underneath Burris's ribcage. Burris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
What has Burris pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burris as What tries to tie him up.
Burris can't find room to land a body shot as What controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Owrip What.
Burris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick by Burris misses #CL#
and What counters by clinching up.
Burris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of What backwards.
Owrip What has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aizah Burris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with What's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aizah Burris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burris 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aizah Burris!
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Event:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Petrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burris throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Petrone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burris looking for a sweep. Not yet Burris, not yet.
Petrone 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.
Petrone preventing the sweep.
Burris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Petrone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Petrone seems to have locked his on tight now - Burris screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Petrone, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nicholas Petrone!
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Islander clinches up with Burris and pushes him back against the cage.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Aizah Burris has been cut.
Islander lands a damaging elbow.
Burris slowing the pace effectively.
Burris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Burris - that landed with a thud.
Burris lands a nice elbow.
Islander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as Burris controls the action.
Burris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Islander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Islander.
Islander pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burris throws a head punch that misses.
Islander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islander lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islander trying to control the position but instead, Burris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Islander into the cage.
Islander lands an elbow just above Burris 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Aizah Burris's cut even more.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Burris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Islander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Islander avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Islander.
Islander blocks an uppercut.
Burris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Islander.
Islander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Islander trying to control the position but instead, Burris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Islander into the cage.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Islander is defending well for now.
Burris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Islander up against the cage.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
Burris pushes Islander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burris avoiding damage.
Burris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Islander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Islander is defending well for now.
Islander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Islander displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burris up against the cage.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Islander is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burris misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander prevents a body shot from Burris.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but Islander blocks with his arms.
Burris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Islander tries a knee to the head but Burris blocks it.
Islander lands an elbow inside that Burris shrugs off. #CUT#
The cut above Aizah Burris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Islander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islander lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
Aizah Burris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Islander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burris looks winded!
Burris being controlled against the cage.
Burris looking to throw knees to the head but Islander is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Islander blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burris as Islander tries to tie him up.
Islander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Islander with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aizah Burris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Xtreme Islander!
Our winner, Xtreme Islander, 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:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Burris. No joy for Van Dijk on that attempt.
Van Dijk throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dijk fails with a takedown attempt.
Burris is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
It looked like Burris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Dijk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burris moves away.
As Van Dijk tries to get set, Burris tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Dijk manages to avoid the attempt.
Burris tries to score with a low kick but Van Dijk moves his leg out of the way.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burris checks it well.
Burris sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Dijk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Aizah Burris has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Burris scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Dijk connects with a high kick.
Van Dijk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burris doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Dijk throws a head kick but Burris moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Dijk circles away quickly and effectively.
Burris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burris throws a body kick that misses.
Burris tries to clinch up.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burris throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Dijk counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Dijk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Van Dijk there.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burris tries a head kick but it misses.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burris staying out of range there.
Van Dijk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dijk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dijk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burris controls his hands.
Burris tries a knee to the head but Van Dijk blocks it.
Burris misses with a body punch.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Dijk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Van Dijk.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Van Dijk's ribcage. Van Dijk let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dijk avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
Burris working Van Dijk over with knees to the body.
Burris tries to work over Van Dijk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Dijk prevents a body shot from Burris.
Van Dijk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Dijk looks for the body kick but Burris saw that one coming.
Burris tries to clinch there but Van Dijk circles away.
Burris avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Aizah Burris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dijk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burris tries to land a leg kick but Van Dijk saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Van Dijk tries a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Van Dijk keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick and Burris moves out of range easily.
Van Dijk connects with a body shot.
Van Dijk blocks the body kick.
Burris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Dijk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burris tries to land a front kick but Van Dijk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Van Dijk drops Burris with a beautiful combination! Burris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Dijk is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Burris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burris slips under a jab.
Oh Burris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burris blocks the body kick.
Burris seems to have got his legs back now.
Burris is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Dijk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Dijk blocks a head kick by Burris.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Van Dijk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aizah Burris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burris just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Dijk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burris misses with a body kick.
Van Dijk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burris wants to clinch.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burris takes a swing at Van Dijk's ribcage but misses.
Burris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris wants to clinch up but Van Dijk keeps it at a distance.
Van Dijk throws a push kick but Burris slaps the foot to one side.
Virgil Van Dijk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Van Dijk lands a big head kick that sends Burris tumbling to the mat! Van Dijk takes a step backwards and waves Burris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burris moves to clinch but Van Dijk breaks away
and Van Dijk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Van Dijk throws a low kick but Burris avoids it.
Burris fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Dijk! But no joy.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burris scores with a jab to the body.
Burris moves in looking to clinch but Van Dijk pushes him off.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burris wants to clinch.
A head kick by Van Dijk - that's a beauty! Burris is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Van Dijk can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!
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Event:
ROTI-13
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Burris throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
Burris stuffs the takedown.
Grey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Burris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Grey.
Grey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burris but Burris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burris just misses with a punch to the body.
Grey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Burris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Burris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burris is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grey looks winded!
Burris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burris lands a right hook to the body.
Grey moves out of range as Burris throws a body kick.
Burris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burris sprawls well. Burris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Burris gets a clinch.
Burris throws an elbow but it misses.
Burris scores with a shoulder strike.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Burris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grey or not.
Burris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Burris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey avoids the damage to the body.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but Grey blocks with his arms.
Grey tries to pull guard but Burris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burris lands an uppercut.#T2#
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey fails to pull guard.
Burris misses with an elbow strike.
Burris scores with a hook to the body.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Grey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grey's brow.
Burris lands an elbow that stopped Grey in his tracks for a moment.
Burris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grey backwards. #T3#
Burris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grey is trying to pull guard but Burris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.
Grey blocks the elbow strike.
Burris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
Burris digs a right hand into Grey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grey's gas tank.
Burris scores with a shot to the side of Grey's head.
Burris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grey dodges an elbow strike from Burris.
Grey takes an elbow to the temple.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Burris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Burris looking to throw knees to the head but Grey is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burris.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Burris tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
A short right from Burris.
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burris pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Burris, which made it look bad.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burris's waist but Burris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Grey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurris.
Grey shoots in for a takedown but Burris shows good takedown defense.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Grey.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Burris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burris pinned against the cage. Burris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burris tries to counter by clinching up but Grey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Burris has closed the distance and engaged Grey in a clinch.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey tries to pull guard but Burris won't allow it.
Burris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grey is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burris throws an elbow but misses.
Aizah Burris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grey's brow. #T1#
Burris lands a nice elbow.
Burris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grey's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burris.
Burris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burris landing knees to the head.
Burris presses Grey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Burris throws a head punch that misses.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Burris.
#T2#
Grey blocking some punches.
Burris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grey avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Burris avoids the elbow strike from Grey, against the cage.
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!
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grey up against the cage.
Burris landing knees to the body.
Burris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey avoids the damage to the body.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Burris scores with a shoulder strike.
Grey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Grey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burris walks away with a smile on his face. Grey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burris sprawls well. Burris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Burris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grey doesn't seem bothered though.
Grey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burris pinned against the cage. Burris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burris stuffs the takedown attempt from Grey. Grey gets slowly back to his feet.
Burris thows a body kick. Grey tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Burris tries a head kick but it misses.
Burris misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Burris drives through and clinches with Grey against the cage.
Burris working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grey's brow.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Grey's ribcage. Grey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
Burris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Burris lands with a left to the head.
Burris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burris lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burris lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burris pushes Grey up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Grey is working an open guard so Burris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burris throws a head kick that misses.
Grey dives in for a single leg takedown but Burris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burris tries to avoid it but Grey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burris to the ground. Burris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Burris rushes Grey and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Grey pulls guard. #SUB2#
Grey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Burris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burris. #T1#
Burris throws a leg kick which misses Grey's front leg but catches the back leg as Grey tries to avoid it.
Grey shoots in but no luck this time.
Aizah Burris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Grey.
Grey fails with the takedown.
Grey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burris jabs Grey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grey.
Burris fakes the leg kick and cracks Grey in the body.
Burris thows a body kick. Grey tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Burris closes the distance and pushes Grey back into the cage.
Burris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grey.
Good body shot from Burris.
A shot in the inside from Burris.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Burris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.
Grey dodges an elbow strike from Burris.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burris.
Burris lands a nice uppercut.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burris misses with a punch on the inside.
Grey tries to pull guard but Burris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grey blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Burris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grey blocks it with crossed arms.
Grey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burris can't find room to land a body shot as Grey controls the action.
Burris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grey.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Grey pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Burris stands up from Grey's guard - Burris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grey dives in for a single leg takedown but Burris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Burris gets a clinch.
Grey prevents a body shot from Burris.
Burris trying to land knees to the body.
Grey blocks a body shot from Burris. #T4#
Burris lands a good knee to the midsection. Grey won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Burris.
Grey tries to pull guard but Burris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Grey decides to pull guard. #SU#
Burris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grey, up you get!
Burris cracks Grey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chief Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aizah Burris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grey shoots in but Burris avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Burris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aizah Burris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Grey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aizah Burris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burris, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aizah Burris!
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Event:
ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
What lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burris avoids the body shot from What.
A combination from What does no damage.
Burris walks into a left hand.
Burris moves out of range as What throws a body kick.
Burris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from What misses.
Burris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burris.
Burris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Burris has closed the distance and engaged What in a clinch.
What blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Burris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but What has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
What blocks an elbow strike from Burris.
Burris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of What backwards.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
Burris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and What avoids it.
Burris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burris tries a knee to the head but What blocks it.
Burris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. What is defending well for now.
Burris presses What against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Burris.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
Burris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but What blocks it with crossed arms.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but What blocks with his arms.
What looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burris throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Burris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but What has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
What is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
A short right from Burris on the inside.
Burris throws an elbow but it misses.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
What blocks a body shot from Burris.
Burris is leaning against What and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burris lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
What is trying to stall.
Burris misses with a knee strike.
Burris presses What against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burris looking to throw knees to the head but What is blocking nicely.
#T3#
What is trying to break the clinch but Burris has him pressed against the cage.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Burris scores with a nice short uppercut.
What is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
What blocks a punch to the side of the head.
What's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
What on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
What avoiding damage as Burris throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burris has a couple of punches blocked by What.
Burris misses with the head strike.
#T4#
What has Burris pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from What.
What continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
Burris misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by Burris.
#CUT#
It looks like Owrip What has been cut.
Burris misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burris lands a shoulder strike.
What leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Burris.
Burris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owrip What's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
What looks to throw the jab but Burris is out of range.
Burris is looking to slow What down with leg kicks.
Jab from What.
Burris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burris dodges the punch combination from What.
Burris wants to clinch.
Burris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that What can do to turn this around?
What scores with a jab. Burris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Burris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from What.
What looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from What.
#T1##CL#
Burris gets a clinch.
Burris lands a left hand.
Burris missing with knees to the body.
What blocks a body shot from Burris.
What tries to break free but Burris pushes him back against the cage.
Burris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burris scores with a hook to the body.
What tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burris's elbow.
Burris is working What over against the cage.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
What breaks the clinch.
Burris misses with a kick to the body.
Burris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from What. Burris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burris moves in looking to clinch but What pushes him off.#T2#
What works Burris's body with a nice hook.
Burris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Owrip What seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burris misses with a kick to the body.
What lands with a nice body punch.
What connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burris moves in looking to clinch but What pushes him off.
What ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Burris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down What.
Burris works on What's body with a couple of short punches.
What is breathing heavily.
Burris cracks What with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Burris to work.
What will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burris up against the cage.
What looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from What fails to land.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burris working What over with knees to the body.
Burris lands an elbow just above What 's eye. #T4#
What takes a knee to the side of the body.
What blocks a body shot from Burris.
Burris misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burris.
Burris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Burris trying to land knees to the body.
Burris throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burris tries to land knees in the clinch but What avoids the damage to the body.
Burris tries a body shot but What blocks it.
Burris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burris is leaning against What and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owrip What's cut.
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#
Burris misses with a body kick.
What moves out of range as Burris strikes.
What lands an overhand right.
What looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as What blocks the leg kick.
Burris is looking to clinch but What is avoiding it.
A nice side step and What releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
What misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Burris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burris.
Burris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burris lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What looking to stall.
Burris lands a right hand.
Burris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
What takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with What's elbow. #T1#
Burris swings wildly with an uppercut but What uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Burris on the inside.
What wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
What blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
What managing to block the knees to the body from Burris.
What blocks a body shot from Burris.
Burris tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Burris.
Burris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burris scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
What is rocked!
Burris digs a right hand into What's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on What's gas tank.
What is still on wobbly legs! Can Burris finish him?
Aizah Burris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burris.
A hook to the body from Burris.
Burris pushes What against the cage. Burris is working some dirty boxing. Burris pushes off with a quick right hook! What goes down! What tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burris moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aizah Burris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Samuelson with that takedown attempt.
Samuelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Burris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samuelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Burris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burris stalling in the clinch.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Burris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Samuelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samuelson jumps guard but Burris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Samuelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Samuelson jumps guard.
#SU2#
Burris gets to his feet. Samuelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Samuelson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Burris moves into the clinch successfully.
Burris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burris landing knees to the body.
Samuelson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Samuelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Burris digs a right hand into Samuelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samuelson's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Burris.
Burris lands with a light punch inside.
Burris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Burris.
Burris landing knees to the body.
Burris lands a knee to the head.
Burris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burris scores with a knee to the head.
Burris lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burris lands a shot to the body.
Burris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Burris to work.
Burris stalling against the cage.
Burris lands an elbow just above Samuelson 's eye.
Burris lands a knee to the body.
Burris lands a body shot. #T2#
Burris is working Samuelson over against the cage.
Burris digs a right hand underneath Samuelson's ribcage. Samuelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body.
Burris landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burris.
Burris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burris has Samuelson pressed against the cage.
Burris connects with a knee to the head.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burris is leaning against Samuelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burris obliges.
Burris crunches a lovely knee into Samuelson's ribcage.
Burris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samuelson's defenses.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Samuelson pulls guard effortlessly.
Burris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samuelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Burris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Burris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samuelson if he has to take too many more of those.
Burris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Samuelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown but Burris shows good takedown defense.
Burris tries to counter with a clinch but Samuelson shakes him off and moves away.
Burris throws a head kick that Samuelson semi-blocks.
Burris lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Burris clinches with his opponent.
Burris landing knees to the head.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burris lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Burris.
Samuelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Samuelson takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Samuelson jumps guard and drags Burris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Burris gets to his feet - Samuelson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Burris closes the distance and clinches.
Burris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burris lands an elbow inside that Samuelson shrugs off.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Burris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Burris.
Burris scores a nice knee to the body.
Burris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Burris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Burris has him pressed against the cage.
Burris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burris lands a body punch.
Samuelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris just leaning against Samuelson, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris 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##CL2#
Burris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burris.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Burris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris won't allow it.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Burris has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Samuelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burris.
Samuelson jumps guard but Burris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burris lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burris landing knees to the body.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Samuelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burris smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Burris has closed the distance and engaged Samuelson in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Burris lands a knee to the head.
Burris lands a body punch.
Burris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burris lands a knee to the body.
Burris lands with a left to the head.
Burris lands a left hand.
Burris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body.
Burris gets through Samuelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Burris.
Burris cracks Samuelson with a nice body shot.
Burris lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Burris effectively controlling the action here.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body.
Burris lands a good knee to the midsection. Samuelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Samuelson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burris lands a nice shot to the body.
Burris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samuelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Burris.
A right hook to the body lands for Burris.
Nice body punch from Burris - that landed with a thud.
Burris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Samuelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burris scores with a shot to the side of Samuelson's head.
Burris scores a nice knee to the body.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burris is working Samuelson over against the cage.
Aizah Burris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burris lands a knee to the head.
Burris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Samuelson jumps guard and drags Burris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burris wants to pass the guard but Samuelson is keeping the position.
Samuelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3##ES2#
Burris has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Samuelson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Samuelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burris smiles and moves away.
Aizah Burris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burris as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but Burris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Burris.
Burris scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Samuelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samuelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burris works on Samuelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Burris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samuelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Burris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burris obliges.
Burris gets through Samuelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burris pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burris.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burris smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Burris clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aizah Burris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Samuelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Burris clinches up with Samuelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Burris lands a shot to the body.
Samuelson jumps guard but Burris stands there with Samuelson around his waist. Samuelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris holds him up against the cage and eventually Samuelson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Samuelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Samuelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burris lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burris is working Samuelson over against the cage.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samuelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Burris.
A short right from Burris.
Burris landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Samuelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burris.
Burris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burris lands a good knee to the midsection. Samuelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burris stalling against the cage.
Burris landing knees to the head.
Burris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burris lands a hook that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Burris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samuelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Burris.
Burris digs a right hand into Samuelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samuelson's gas tank.
Burris scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuelson backwards.
Burris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris won't allow it.
Burris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burris lands a nice uppercut.
Burris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Burris.
Samuelson tries to pull guard but Burris holds him up against the cage and eventually Samuelson drops back down to his feet.
Burris just leaning against Samuelson, taking a breather.
Burris digs a right hand into Samuelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samuelson's gas tank.
Samuelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burris to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Burris.
Burris lands a nice knee to the body.
Burris lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burris. #TD#
Samuelson pulls guard successfully.
Burris tries to stand but Samuelson is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Samuelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burris doesn't defend quickly enough and Samuelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Burris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Samuelson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Samuelson!
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