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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Challen throws a leg kick
and Burgess counters with a two punch combo.
Ben Challen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Challen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Challen gets caught flat footed, as Burgess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burgess is working Challen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burgess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Challen 's head.#ROC#
Challen is rocked!#SU#
Burgess decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Challen , up you get!
Challen is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?#TD#
Burgess gets a double leg takedown into Challen 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess stands up over Challen , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burgess postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Challen covers up, he's hurt! Burgess keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Burgess and the ref steps in to end the fight! Burgess can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersen scores with a hook.
Andersen lands with a shot to the body.
Andersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Andersen. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Burgess drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burgess could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burgess lands some shots froms side control.
Andersen is looking for a sweep.
Burgess lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andersen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burgess lands a nice forearm strike.
Burgess creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Andersen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Burgess working away.
Andersen looks winded!
Burgess lands a few punches from side control.
Burgess scoring with punches from side control.
Andersen is looking to reverse the position.
Burgess in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burgess 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.
Burgess is chipping away with strikes.
Burgess working the ground and pound.
Burgess lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andersen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burgess looks up at the clock and then as Andersen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burgess smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Andersen taking a bit of punishment here - Burgess scoring with strikes.
Andersen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andersen wants to control but Burgess postures up.
Andersen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andersen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Burgess tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burgess has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Andersen wants to get back to his feet but Burgess drags him back down.
Andersen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burgess looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burgess scoring with punches and elbows.
Andersen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Andersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burgess wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burgess working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Burgess is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Burgess decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burgess. #T3#
Burgess looks for a takedown but Andersen sprawls well.
Andersen misses with a straight left.
Burgess pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andersen back to the cage. Burgess follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burgess throws a head kick that misses.
Andersen swings for the body but Burgess moves out of range.
#TD#
Burgess looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Burgess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burgess winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Andersen's hands, connecting with Andersen's forehead.
We've been informed that Andersen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Andersen taking some punishment here, with Burgess in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burgess lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess working Andersen over with strikes. #T4#
Andersen tries to kick Burgess off but Burgess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burgess is trying to work for a kimura but Andersen is defending well.
Burgess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Burgess.
Burgess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burgess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andersen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burgess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Burgess is looking for a kimura here.
Andersen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Andersen ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Andersen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burgess moves out of range as Andersen strikes.
Andersen lands a body shot.
Burgess throws a combination that misses
and Andersen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersen. Burgess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersen staying out of range there.
Andersen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burgess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersen pinned against the cage. Andersen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Andersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andersen lands a nice looking body shot.
Andersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lurifax Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A jab lands there for Andersen.
Andersen looks to land a right hand but Burgess moved out of range.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Andersen throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgess slips a jab and a cross from Andersen.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Andersen throws a series of punches but Burgess avoids them all with ease.
Burgess throws a series of strikes that have Andersen backpedaling.
#TD#
Burgess scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burgess prevents Andersen from standing back up.
Andersen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andersen is trying to stand.
Leonard Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burgess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Andersen is trying to stand.
Andersen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burgess lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burgess lands strikes from half guard.
Burgess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersen taking some punishment here, with Burgess in his half guard.
Andersen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burgess lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burgess winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen tries to kick Burgess off but Burgess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burgess is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burgess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burgess working over Andersen with some ground and pound. Andersen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Andersen's hands, connecting with Andersen's forehead.
Burgess lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burgess lands a nice short elbow.
Burgess winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andersen is looking to improve his position.
Burgess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burgess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burgess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andersen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burgess working the head and body with strikes.
Andersen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burgess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andersen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Burgess scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Andersen is looking for a sweep. Burgess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersen keeping hold of Burgess's head, controlling as best he can.
Burgess prevents Andersen from improving his position.
Burgess winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Andersen's hands, connecting with Andersen's forehead.
Burgess scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersen is looking to escape.
Andersen tries to get to full guard but Burgess has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burgess lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Andersen has hold of Burgess's hands but Burgess slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burgess is working away from the top position though.
Andersen tries to kick Burgess off but Burgess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that second round.
That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgess connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess.
Lurifax Andersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andersen sprawls well. Andersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burgess on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burgess.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Burgess counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burgess throws a head kick that misses. #T1##CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Burgess.
Andersen tries to break free but Burgess pushes him back against the cage.
Andersen is trying to break free.
Andersen tries to break free but Burgess pushes him back against the cage.
Burgess is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgess throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burgess prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burgess is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgess wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Andersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burgess will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andersen up against the cage.
Burgess is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Andersen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burgess.
Andersen is trying to break the clinch but Burgess is controlling him.#T3#
Burgess keeps control of Andersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersen tries to circle away but Burgess has him pinned against the cage.
Andersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burgess is pushing Andersen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burgess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersen's efforts to push away.
Burgess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burgess goes for a takedown attempt but Andersen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Burgess scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Andersen has one foot on Burgess's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Andersen lands with a hook. Burgess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lurifax Andersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersen can do to turn this around?
Andersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Burgess shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burgess lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Andersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonard Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Burgess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lurifax Andersen.
I think Burgess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fourie lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Fourie rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Burgess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burgess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Burgess is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fourie is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fourie wants to sweep here but Burgess controlling him for the moment.
Fourie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burgess scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burgess wants to stand but Fourie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Fourie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fourie tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Fourie wants to stall.
Fourie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burgess pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Fourie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burgess gets underhooks to prevent Fourie's takedown attempt.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Fourie.#TD#
Burgess pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Fourie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fourie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgess as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Burgess looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fourie!
Fourie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Burgess creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Fourie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fourie looks winded!
Burgess working the head with strikes.
Burgess working the ground and pound.#SU#
Burgess stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Burgess misses
and Fourie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fourie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fourie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burgess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Burgess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burgess's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fourie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burgess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burgess cracks Fourie with a solid left hand.
Burgess 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.
Burgess working some strikes from top position.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burgess cracks Fourie with a solid left hand.
Burgess postures up and lands a big shot to Fourie's brow.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Burgess stands up and waves to Fourie to follow him.
Fourie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
A head kick misses from Burgess.
Fourie is looking for the big counter here.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fourie.
Burgess seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fourie avoids the head kick by Burgess.
Fourie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Burgess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgess stopping the sweep attempt from Fourie.
Burgess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burgess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burgess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Burgess gets to his feet. Fourie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Fourie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Burgess dives in and scores a takedown into Fourie's guard.#SUB2#
Fourie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burgess working some strikes from top position.
Burgess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fourie looking for a sweep. Not yet Fourie, not yet.
Burgess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burgess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fourie's head.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fourie can do to turn this around?
Fourie is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fourie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Burgess stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Burgess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fourie, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Burgess wants the takedown. Fourie is fighting it off but Burgess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fourie's guard against the cage.
Burgess scoring with some ground and pound.
Burgess distracts Fourie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burgess stands up over Fourie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burgess postures up and lands a big shot to Fourie's brow.
Burgess preventing the sweep.
Burgess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fourie's head.
Burgess cracks Fourie with a solid left hand.
Burgess connects with a couple of short punches.
Burgess won't allow Fourie to get back to his feet.
Burgess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fourie's head.
Fourie has momentary wrist control but Burgess slips an elbow through the middle.
Burgess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burgess scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Burgess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burgess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burgess stands up over Fourie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Burgess stands up and waves to Fourie to follow him.
Burgess throws a head kick that misses.
Fourie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Burgess bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burgess looks up at the clock and then as Fourie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burgess smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burgess working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Fourie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fourie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burgess connects with a decent elbow.
Burgess working away.
Burgess working the head with strikes. #T3#
Fourie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burgess lands an elbow. #SUB#
Burgess has hold of Fourie's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fourie tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Burgess cranks the arm and Fourie screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fourie, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonard Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Connors shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burgess is trying to defend but Connors finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burgess tries to kick Connors off in order to stand up. Connors Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Burgess is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Connors asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Connors lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burgess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burgess takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess regains half guard.
Connors slows the pace down in half guard.
Burgess throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Burgess could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Burgess pushes Connors off looking to stand but Connors dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Connors lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connors wants to pass the guard but Burgess is defending well.
Connors is keen to just control but Burgess is a slippery customer.#ES#
Burgess has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Connors is on him like a limpet, forcing Burgess back against the cage.#TD2#
Connors has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burgess is trying to keep an underhook but Connors manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Connors is looking to advance position but Burgess won't allow it.
Burgess pushes Connors off looking to stand but Connors dives back in and keeps control.
Connors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burgess is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Connors decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Burgess dives in and grabs Connors's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes down on Burgess's head and hops out.#T2##TD2#
Connors looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burgess is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Connors dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Connors controlling the position.
Connors's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Connors working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burgess is not content to let Connors control the position.
Connors tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burgess's legs. #T3#
Connors just content to control the position.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Burgess is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Connors just content to control the position.
Burgess is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Connors asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Connors trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Connors wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
Connors lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burgess is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Burgess throws Connors to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Connors gets a takedown into half guard.
Connors is thwarting Burgess's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Connors stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Connors throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connors is in Burgess's guard.
Connors is standing up over Burgess. Burgess looks to escape but Connors dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Connors dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Connors has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Connors shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burgess napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Connors tries for a kimura but Burgess is defending well.
Burgess tries to bench press Connors off him but Connors keeps the position.
Burgess is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Connors wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burgess, who protects the arm well.
Connors is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burgess will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors blocks the strikes from Burgess.
Connors is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burgess will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burgess is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Connors wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgess keeps working.
Burgess is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Connors is controlling him well.
Connors trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Connors is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Connors escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Connors scores with a takedown into Burgess's guard.
Connors must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##ES#
Burgess pushes Connors off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Connors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connors walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Connors feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connors is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Connors decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Connors drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burgess is looking to get back to his feet here but Connors is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burgess's back.#T3##SUB2#
Connors is cranking Burgess's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Burgess! He's tightened the choke and Burgess is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connor Connors!
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Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Burgess misses with a hook.
A left and a right from Burgess both land. Nice combination.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Burgess's head and hops out.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgess as he jumps to the side.
Burgess displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
A jab from Bones finds it's way through Burgess's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess misses with the combination.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Bones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Burgess shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Burgess wants to stand but Bones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Burgess thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Bones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgess.
Bones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burgess lands strikes from half guard.
Bones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Burgess is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bones is just riding it out for now. Burgess eventually gives up the hold.
Burgess drops an elbow to the side of Bones's head. #T2#
Burgess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgess.
Bones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burgess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bones working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Bones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones trying to control the position.
#ES2#
Bones pushes Burgess off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Bones rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Burgess is looking to control Bones's arms but Bones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burgess has his back to the cage.
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burgess up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bones.
#TD2#
Bones manages to pull guard.
Burgess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess won't allow Bones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Burgess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgess has managed to get both his arms back between Bones's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burgess connects with a couple of short punches.
Bones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bones looking for a sweep. Not yet Bones, not yet.
Burgess 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.
Bones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bones is trying to keep Burgess in close.
Burgess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgess lands a couple of digs.
Burgess connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burgess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bones tries to avoid it but Burgess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bones to the ground. Bones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burgess tries to land a front kick but Bones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burgess moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBones.#TD#
Bones gets caught napping as Burgess dives in and scores a takedown. Bones manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Bones has his feet on Burgess's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Burgess.
Bones with the counter takedown but Burgess avoids it easily.
Burgess looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Bones persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
Burgess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl out of it but Bones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Burgess tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bones wants to get back to striking at distance but Burgess won't allow it.
Burgess could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burgess stalls.
Bones just leaning against Burgess, taking a breather. #TD#
Burgess is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bones can't fight it off and eventually Burgess manages to take the fight to the floor. Bones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Bones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bones.
Bones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burgess is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonard Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bones has had enough of the clinch but Burgess keeps him there for the moment.
Bones'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.
Burgess is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bones slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Bones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgess walks away with a smile on his face. Bones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Burgess has his feet on Bones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Burgess leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Bones wants to break free but Burgess has control.
Bones has Burgess pushed against the cage.#BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Burgess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bones quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgess tries to stand and escape but Bones is controlling the position.
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Bones's hands, connecting with Bones's forehead.
Burgess not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bones controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leonard Burgess will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bones tries for a takedown but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Burgess jumps guard but Bones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bones moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones throws a series of strikes that have Burgess backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leonard Burgess has been cut.#CL2#
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Burgess.
Bones wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bones is looking for a takedown.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bones.#BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a left and a right that stings Bones.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgess moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Burgess tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard Burgess is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Burgess, which made it look bad.
Bones shoots in but Burgess avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Despite the aggression on Bones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burgess checks it well.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Bones. Bones gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Burgess misses.
Burgess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bones! But no joy.
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgess swivels and escapes.#T4#
A combination from Burgess does no damage.
Bones darts in looking for a takedown but Burgess gets double underhooks and turns Bones into the cage. #TD#
Burgess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bones did well to prevent Burgess getting side control.#ES2#
Bones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bones.
Burgess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgess wants it to stay on the feet.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
Bones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgess is fending him off so far but Bones persists. Nope, Burgess circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Burgess was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bones.#TD#
Bones gets caught napping as Burgess dives in and scores a takedown. Bones manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Bones wriggles free and stands up.
Jimmy Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burgess avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Bones.
I think Burgess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Bones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Burgess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgess could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgess as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Burgess stalling.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ryan .#BC#
Burgess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burgess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burgess lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Burgess lands a jab.#CL2#
Burgess tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryan misses with some punches.
#BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burgess counters with a right hand to the body.
Burgess scores with a one two! Ryan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gordon Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Burgess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burgess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Burgess lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryan at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense.
Burgess feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan looks winded!#TD#
Burgess changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgess working the body and head with strikes.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Burgess scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burgess is nestled in close to Ryan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burgess tries to stand and escape but Ryan is controlling the position.
Burgess is nestled in close to Ryan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burgess lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Burgess lands with a punch from half guard.
Burgess takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burgess lands a nice short elbow.
Burgess thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burgess preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess stops Ryan from standing up.
Burgess distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burgess prevents Ryan from getting back to his feet.
Burgess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burgess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burgess stands up over Ryan , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burgess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burgess postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan 's brow.
Burgess working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burgess landing with the ground and pound.
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!#SU#
Burgess stands up from Ryan 's guard - Burgess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Burgess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ryan tries for a takedown but Burgess circles away easily
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Leonard Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Burgess, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Burgess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ryan .
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Burgess stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan . Ryan gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#TD#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burgess is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burgess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Burgess is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leonard Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burgess drops an elbow to the side of Ryan 's head.
Ryan tries to roll over but Burgess keeps him under control.
Burgess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burgess lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burgess lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Burgess there.
Burgess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Burgess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burgess is nestled in close to Ryan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burgess drops an elbow to the side of Ryan 's head.
Burgess prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Burgess lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burgess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Burgess drops an elbow to the side of Ryan 's head.
Nice strikes from Burgess there.
Burgess is nestled in close to Ryan , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan is pressing down on Burgess's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burgess scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Burgess slips an elbow through the middle.
Burgess landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily.
Burgess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burgess landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Burgess slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Burgess postures up in Ryan 's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burgess postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan 's brow.
Burgess landing with the ground and pound.
Burgess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan pulls Burgess in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burgess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ryan passes Burgess's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burgess is trying to stand up here but Ryan is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Burgess dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ryan has Burgess up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Burgess manages to get underhooks.
Burgess prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgess shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonard Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Ryan .
Ryan 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.#TD#
Burgess has picked Ryan up - he's going for a ride! Burgess dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burgess scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Burgess lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Burgess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burgess connects with a nice short shot to Ryan 's temple. #SU#
Burgess decides to stand and escape the position.
Burgess throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Burgess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ryan quickly recovers to half guard.
Burgess is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burgess scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Burgess working Ryan over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Ryan 's hands, connecting with Ryan 's forehead.
Burgess working the head and body with strikes.
Burgess wants to stand up but Ryan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Burgess slips a nice elbow through Ryan 's hands, connecting with Ryan 's forehead.
Ryan wants to control but Burgess is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burgess landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Burgess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burgess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan moves into full guard.
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Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgess defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Burgess pushes his legs off easily.
Burgess with a nice head shot there.
Burgess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burgess scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgess defends it easily.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan , not yet.
Burgess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burgess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burgess is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burgess landing some decent shots from guard.
Burgess lands a couple of digs.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Gordon Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burgess has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Burgess!
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