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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Duplant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Duplant moves into the clinch.
Duplant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burks backwards.
Burks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burks is trying to drag Duplant to the mat but Duplant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duplant lands with a left to the head.
Duplant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Burks breaks from the clinch.
Duplant scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Duplant instigates a clinch.
Duplant lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Duplant manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Duplant clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Duplant lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Burks has been cut.
Burks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duplant after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Burks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Duplant.
Duplant lands an uppercut.
Burks takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Burks is rocked!
Duplant has Burks pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Burks is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Duplant - that's hurt Burks badly! Oh, another knee lands and Burks is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Burks doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Paul Duplant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Foster crashes against the mat.
Burks misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Burks is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster looking to control but instead Burks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burks is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burks tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Burks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!#SUB#
Foster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burks gets his way!
#SUB#
Foster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Burks landing with strikes. #T1#
Foster tries to roll but Burks sticks to his back.
Burks controlling from the back.
Foster prevents Burks from getting a body triangle.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Burks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Foster is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Burks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Burks is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Foster has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Burks has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Foster taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Burks doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Burks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Burks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James is trying to move to mount but Burks reverses beautifully and ends up in James's guard.
Burks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Burks got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burks has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burks's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James pushing down on Burks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James uses his free foot to push down on Burks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burks. #SUB2#
James is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Baldwin clinches up with Burks and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Burks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baldwin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Baldwin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burks on his heels. He'll look to pass Burks's guard now, I'm sure.
Baldwin advances to half guard.
Burks trying to control from the bottom.
Baldwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burks is not content to let Baldwin control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin stalling. #T1#
Baldwin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burks is looking to improve his position but Baldwin isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baldwin looking to secure an arm triangle but Burks defends it well.
Baldwin controlling his opponent.
Burks is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Burks is squirming around, avoiding Baldwin's attempts to control the action.
Burks blocking the ground and pound.
Baldwin content just to control the position here.
Baldwin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Burks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baldwin.
Burks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baldwin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws some wild stikes that Burks manages to avoid easily.
Baldwin wants to control the pace but Burks is squirming around nicely.
Baldwin controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burks blocking the ground and pound.
Baldwin misses with a head shot.#SU2#
Baldwin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Burks avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Burks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Baldwin looks to move away, Burks throws a big counter combo but Baldwin just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Baldwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burks's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Burks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Baldwin decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Baldwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Baldwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baldwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burks.
Baldwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Baldwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Baldwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baldwin connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Burks has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jake Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD#
Burks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Baldwin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burks is on him like a limpet, forcing Baldwin back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Baldwin - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Baldwin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burks is fighting to break Baldwin's control of his arms but Baldwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burks landing some decent shots from guard.
Burks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baldwin's guard.
Baldwin looking to control.
#T2#
Baldwin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burks throws a big elbow that misses.
Burks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baldwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baldwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baldwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burks is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldwin has wrist control.
Burks prevents Baldwin from getting back to his feet.
Burks throws a big elbow that misses.
Burks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Burks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Travis Burks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Baldwin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baldwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baldwin is trying to control. Burks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Baldwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Baldwin 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.
#T4#
Burks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baldwin is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baldwin controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Burks is defending against the submission attempts here by Baldwin.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Baldwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis Burks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baldwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burks is out of range and Baldwin settles back down.
Baldwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Baldwin clinches up against the cage.
Burks wants to take the fight to the mat but Baldwin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baldwin stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Baldwin gets control of Burks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baldwin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baldwin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Jake Baldwin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Baldwin passes Burks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burks wants to improve his position but Baldwin is controlling well.
Burks is working hard here to advance position.
Baldwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burks wants to control but Baldwin passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin wants to control but Burks is keeping him busy.
Baldwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baldwin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baldwin advances to mount.
Baldwin punching from mount but Burks doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Baldwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baldwin tries to take his opponent's back but Burks turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Baldwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Baldwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baldwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Burks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burks being controlled here momentarily.
Baldwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burks lands a couple of digs.
Burks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burks postures up in Baldwin's guard and throws a big left but Baldwin blocks it.
Burks throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldwin striking off his back but it's not causing Burks any problems.
Baldwin working a defensive guard here.
Travis Burks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Baldwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Baldwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baldwin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Baldwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Burks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Burks is trying to trip Wonnza. He has hold of a leg but Wonnza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burks working some strikes from top position.
Burks distracts Wonnza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burks preventing the sweep.
Wonnza is pulling down on Burks's head. It's preventing any offense from Burks, at least for the moment.
Burks working some strikes from top position.
Burks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burks stopping the sweep attempt from Wonnza.
Burks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wonnza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Wonnza wants to sweep here but Burks controlling him for the moment.
Burks is in close to Wonnza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burks connects with a couple of short punches.
Burks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burks is working Wonnza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Burks gets to his feet. Wonnza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wonnza throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Burks counters with a shoot takedown. Wonnza fights it but they end up in guard.
Burks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burks scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Burks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Wonnza dives in and scores a takedown into Burks's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burks pulls Wonnza in to control the position.
Wonnza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burks looking for a sweep. Not yet Burks, not yet.
Burks pulls Wonnza in close to prevent any damage.
Wonnza stopping the sweep attempt from Burks.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burks is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Wonnza has closed the distance and engaged Burks in a clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Wonnza drags the fight down to the ground.
Burks landing with the ground and pound.
Burks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burks with a nice head shot there.
Wonnza working a defensive guard here.
Burks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wonnza has momentary wrist control but Burks slips an elbow through the middle.
Burks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wonnza's head.#T4#
Wonnza wants to sweep here but Burks controlling him for the moment.
Burks landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wonnza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burks working some strikes from top position.
Wonnza wants to sweep here but Burks controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Burks gets to his feet - Wonnza follows without any prompting.
Wonnza tries to bum rush Burks with a series of wild strikes but Burks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wonnza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burks moves away.
As Wonnza looks to move away, Burks throws a big counter combo but Wonnza just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Wonnza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Burks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wonnza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Wonnza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Travis Burks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burks tries to roll over but Wonnza keeps him under control.#SUB#
Burks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burks missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Burks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wonnza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wonnza's back!#SUB#
Burks working for the choke.
Burks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Burks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burks not allowing Wonnza to control his hands.
Burks throwing damaging strikes from the back! Wonnza could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Burks is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Wonnza is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Burks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Burks tries to clinch but Shoppe moves out of range.
Good shot there by Shoppe.
Burks walks into a straight right hand from Shoppe.
Shoppe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shoppe.
Burks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoppe lands with a cross.
Burks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shoppe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoppe throws a jab when Burks was well out of range.
Burks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shoppe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burks.
Shoppe lands with a cross.
Shoppe throws a shot from downtown. Burks moves away and avoids it.
Burks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shoppe thuds his right hand into Burks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Shoppe swings for the body but Burks moves out of range.
Burks is looking for a counter combo.
Burks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shoppe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Burks clinches up against the cage.
Shoppe is trying to force a seperation but Burks has the dominant position.
Shoppe is looking to break free of the clinch but Burks has double underhooks.
Shoppe has had enough of the clinch but Burks keeps him there for the moment.
Shoppe is trying to break the clinch but Burks has him pressed against the cage.
Shoppe is trying to break free.
Burks has Shoppe pressed against the cage, preventing Shoppe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shoppe's efforts to push away.#TD#
Burks decides to pull guard.
Shoppe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shoppe wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Burks's closed guard. He's half up but Burks has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Burks pivots and extends the arm, Shoppe falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Burks! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Burks!
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