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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Burks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Immobile to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Immobile thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Immobile looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burks has his hands on Immobile's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks continues to stall.#T1##SU2#
Immobile gets to his feet. Burks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Immobile shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Immobile looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Immobile tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Immobile seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burks keeping hold of Immobile's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burks is concentrating on defense, preventing Immobile from advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Immobile instigates a clinch.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Immobile lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Immobile jumps guard and drags Burks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burks being controlled here momentarily.
Burks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burks won't allow Immobile to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Immobile working for submissions but it's allowed Burks to get to half guard.
Immobile throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Immobile wants to get back to full guard.
Burks is thwarting Immobile's attempts to control the position.
Immobile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Burks seems to be looking for submissions.
Immobile wants to improve his position but Burks is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Immobile is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Immobile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Immobile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Immobile.
Burks is looking for a sweep.
Immobile fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Immobile's best efforts.
Immobile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Immobile controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Burks wants to control but Immobile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Immobile trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Immobile closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burks did well to prevent Immobile getting side control.
Burks wants to control but Immobile is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Immobile looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Immobile has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Burks controlling the position for now.
Immobile with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Burks controlling the position well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Burks. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Burks gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Immobile.
Burks takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Immobile successfully pulls guard.
Immobile has Burks pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Immobile looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Immobile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Burks stands up from Immobile's guard - Burks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Immobile scores with a four punch combination!
Ciro Immobile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Immobile darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Burks pushes Immobile off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Immobile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burks is looking to clinch.
Burks tries to clinch but Immobile is having none of it. #TD2#
Immobile decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Immobile wants to stand up but Burks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Immobile throws a strike but Burks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks trying to control the position.
Immobile stays in close to Burks's body and controls the position. #T1#
Burks pulls Immobile in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Immobile is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Immobile scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Burks moves into the clinch.#TD#
Burks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Immobile clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Immobile is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Burks off. It looks like it's working - Burks slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Immobile displaying calm under pressure there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Immobile. #T2#
Burks trying to control but Immobile flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Immobile has the hooks in. Burks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Burks fending off the submission attempt from Immobile.
I would not like to be Burks right now.
#T3##SUB2#
Immobile is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Burks trying to control but not successfully.
Immobile controlling the position well here. Burks rolled but Immobile kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Immobile gets his hands free as Burks looks to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Immobile is hanging on to Burks's back as he tries to escape.
Ciro Immobile has got the better of the ground game so far.
I would not like to be Burks right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Immobile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Immobile has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Immobile!
After winning the bout, Ciro Immobile thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Burks clinches up with Hexum and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hexum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Hexum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hexum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hexum wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hexum gets a takedown into half guard.
Hexum trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hexum is thwarting Burks's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hexum wants to stand up but Burks is controlling the position.
Burks is pressing down on Hexum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hexum trying to control but Burks is working from the bottom.
Hexum postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hexum circles away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hexum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Burks clinches with his opponent.
Hexum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burks has Hexum pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Hexum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hexum looks winded!
Burks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hexum tries to stand but Burks is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hexum wants to control from the top but Burks keeps moving. #T3#
Burks pulls Hexum in close to his closed guard and prevents Hexum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hexum trying to control but Burks is working from the bottom.
Hexum throws an elbow that misses. Burks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hexum's guard. Nice move by Burks!#REVR##SUB#
Burks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hexum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hexum has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Burks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Hexum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burks holds on and takes a little breather.
Burks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burks is pulling down on Hexum's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hexum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Burks gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hexum jumps guard.
#SU#
Burks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burks tries for a takedown but Hexum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hexum looking to score a takedown here. Burks is defending well but Hexum drives through and ends up in Burks's guard.
Burks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Burks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Burks stands and steps away. Hexum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Hexum keeps the fight on the outside.
Hexum is breathing heavily.
Burks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hexum circles away.
Burks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hexum pinned against the cage. Hexum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burks.
Burks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hexum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hexum circles away.
Hexum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hexum keeps the fight on the outside.
Hexum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hexum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hexum is in Burks's guard.
Burks can't keep his opponent in guard - Hexum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hexum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burks wants to control but Hexum is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hexum not doing much here.
Burks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hexum.
Burks is positioning himself well to prevent Hexum advancing to mount.
Burks won't allow Hexum to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hexum seems to be looking for submissions.
Hexum is trying to control. Burks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burks is defended easily by Hexum.
Burks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hexum circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hexum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hexum keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Burks darts in and clinches Hexum up against the cage.
Hexum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burks tries to pull guard but Hexum holds him up against the cage and eventually Burks drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hexum manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hexum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burks throws a combination. Hexum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Burks shoots in and gets a takedown into Hexum's guard.#SUB2#
Hexum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burks passes into half guard.
Burks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hexum is looking to control Burks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hexum avoid being mounted?#SU#
Burks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Harald Hexum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hexum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks tries to clinch but Hexum moves out of range.
Hexum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hexum wants to counter the offense by Burks and move into the clinch position.
A right-left combo lands from Burks. #T1#
Burks darts in looking for a takedown but Hexum gets double underhooks and turns Burks into the cage.
Burks blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Hexum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hexum is in Burks's guard.#SUB#
Burks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hexum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burks.
Hexum working away.
Burks tries to buck Hexum off but Hexum is having none of it.
Hexum wants to stand but Burks has his arm trapped. #T2#
Hexum tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burks tries to improve position but can't.
Hexum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burks keeps working.
Hexum tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hexum has knee on belly momentarily but Burks bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Burks is looking to improve his position.
Burks wants to control but Hexum is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burks is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hexum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hexum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burks counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Burks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hexum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hexum working away.
Harald Hexum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burks tries to bench press Hexum off him but Hexum keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hexum misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackie Burks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harald Hexum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burks is trying to escape the position but Hexum is controlling the position.
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 Jackie Burks.
I think Hexum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Hexum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Burks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torkoly Jr but Torkoly Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torkoly Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Torkoly Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burks! Torkoly Jr lets Burks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Burks is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackie Burks has been cut.
Burks leaves his chin hanging out and Torkoly Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Burks crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Torkoly Jr!
Benjamin Torkoly Jr very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Three rushes Burks and presses him up against the cage.
Three wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Three is trying to push Burks away but Burks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Three is trying to break the clinch but Burks has him pressed against the cage.
Three will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burks up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Three breaks from the clinch.
Three tries to clinch up.
Burks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Three throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burks was covering up waiting for the punch and Three finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Burks wriggles free and stands up.
Burks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Three holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Burks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Three to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Burks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Burks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Three tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Burks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Three gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Three escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burks keeps the fight on the outside.
Three feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Three closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Burks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Three's efforts to push away.
Three leaning against his opponent.
Three wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Three wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Three has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Three's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Three stalls. #TD#
Burks drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Three being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Three got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Three has managed to get both his arms back between Burks's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Burks is retaining full guard.
Burks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Three trying to control but Burks is working from the bottom.
Three trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burks's guard.#SU2#
Three gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Burks tries to keep at a distance but Three has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Three just stands there and leans against the cage.
Three creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Burks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position.
Burks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Three puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Three has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Three is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Burks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Burks! #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three has his foot on Burks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burks works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Three dominated that round.
That's time! Burks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Burks gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackie Burks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Three throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burks seems to be looking for submissions.
Three trying to control but Burks postures up.
#T1#
Three gets full guard.#SU#
Burks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Three gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burks is trying to pull guard but Three has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Three jumps into guard, dragging Burks to the mat.
Three is trying to hold Burks in close to prevent damage but Burks has managed to pass into half guard.
Three wants to improve his position but Burks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Three is defending against the submission attempts here by Burks.
#T2#
Burks stalling away here and it's allowed Three to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Three is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Burks stands up from Three's guard - Burks perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Three takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Three is trying to break the clinch but Burks has him pressed against the cage.
Three looking to throw knees to the head but Burks is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Three lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Three is breathing heavily.
Burks wants to control but Three is keeping busy.
Burks keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Three is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Burks to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Burks is controlling Three's posture.#T4#
Three forces his way into half guard.
Burks is controlling Three's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Three moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burks, who protects the arm well.
Burks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighter Three showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Three shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Three looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Three jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Burks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Burks and Three has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks wants to control but Three postures up.
Three takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Three tries for a kimura but Burks is defending well.
Burks prevents Three from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Burks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Three are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Three looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burks is avoiding damage well.
Burks struggling a bit here.
Three throwing strikes but Burks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2##SU#
Burks decides to stand back up. Burks steps back and let's Three get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burks.
Three is looking to get back to his feet here but Burks is keeping cool and he's managed to take Three's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Three showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Three preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burks.
Three rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Three is pressing down on Burks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Burks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Three looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Three looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Three! #REVB##SUB2#
Three thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burks wants to control but Three postures up.#T4#
Three scoring with punches and elbows.
Three misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Three grinds an elbow into Burks's temple. #SUB2#
Three goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Three but great work by Burks.#SUB#
Burks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Burks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Three has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burks but great work by Three.
Jackie Burks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter Three is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three works to advance to full mount. Burks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Three has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Three!
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