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Event:
ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gars gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gars landing knees to the head.
Burger tries for a takedown but Gars manages to get underhooks.
Gars tries to land a knee to the head but Burger blocks with his arms.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gars pushes off an throws an elbow but Burger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gars lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gars throws an elbow but it misses.
Burger tries to break the clinch but Gars is controlling the position.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burger avoids it.
Burger stops a takedown attempt from Gars.
Burger blocks an elbow strike.
Gars tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it.
#T1#
Gars swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Gars breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Gars has closed the distance and engaged Burger in a clinch.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burger blocks an elbow strike from Gars.
Burger tries to stall but Gars uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burger blocks an elbow strike.
Gars tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burger.
Gars looks winded!#T2##TD#
Burger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Burger trying to control the action but Gars is working from the bottom.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger wants to take a breather but Gars is having none of it.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burger throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gars on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but Gars is blocking nicely.
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gars defending well though.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Burger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burger is working away from the top position though.
Burger working Gars over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gars can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gars defending well though.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Gars blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gars's head.
Gars has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to control from Gars's half guard. Gars has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burger looking to sit in guard and control but Gars gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
 #T4#
Burger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gars being controlled here momentarily.
Burger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Gars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gars tries to clinch up.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gars shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Gars is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gars is breathing heavily.
Gars doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL2#
Gars rushes Burger and presses him up against the cage.
Burger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gars trying to land knees to the body.
Burger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gars working Burger over with knees to the body.#TD#
Burger is trying to trip Gars. He has hold of a leg but Gars is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gars pushes Burger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Burger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gars dives in and grabs Burger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes down on Gars's head and hops out.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Gars.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Micky Gars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gars.
Gars tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch but Burger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars is looking to clinch.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Gars.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
Gars is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gars tries to clinch up.
Burger keeps the fight on the outside.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Gars misses #TD#
and Burger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burger.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gars avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Gars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Gars blocks nicely.
Gars keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Burger working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working Gars over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burger tries to free his leg and advance position but Gars is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger stands up over Gars, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gars is looking to clinch.
Gars tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gars clinches with his opponent.
Burger avoids the elbow strike from Gars, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burger's brow.
Burger avoids a wild elbow strike from Gars.
Gars tries a knee to the head but Burger blocks it.
Burger blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Gars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger checks the leg kick.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger checks a leg kick.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range. #T1#
Gars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Gars wants to clinch.
Gars is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Gars tries to clinch but Burger moves out of range.
Gars wants to clinch.
Gars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gars. #T2#
Gars doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gars dives in for a single leg takedown but Burger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from Gars is predictable there #TD#
and Burger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger looking to pass the guard.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burger connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Burger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gars preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burger wants to control from the top but Gars keeps moving.
Burger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burger postures up in Gars's guard and throws a big left but Gars blocks it. #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.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gars swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burger 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 8
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burger wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Burger is working away.
Burger is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burger, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Burger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Burger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenev on the ground.
Kamenev with the ground and pound from mount.
Burger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Burger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burger tries to get out of the position.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamenev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Burger is trying to escape the mount.
Kamenev looking to control but Burger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burger is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamenev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Burger is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamenev looking to control but Burger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burger can't escape the position.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burger is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kamenev fails to take his opponent's back.
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev mounts Burger! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kamenev misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown. Kamenev fights it but they end up in guard.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev has control of Burger's left arm, preventing Burger from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Kamenev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving.
Kamenev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a kimura but Burger is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Burger wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Burger defending well. #T3#
Kamenev stalling.
Burger is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burger is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying for a kimura here. Burger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kamenev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Our winner, Ivan Kamenev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 5
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burger is fending him off so far but Islamov persists. Nope, Burger circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Islamov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islamov wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burger pulls Islamov in close to his closed guard and prevents Islamov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islamov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger has his hands on Islamov's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Islamov works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Islamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Islamov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islamov shoots in for a double leg but Burger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger trying to control but Islamov postures up.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islamov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Islamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islamov 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.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger manages to get to full guard.
Islamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger is pulling down on Islamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Islamov, at least for the moment.
Further stalling from Burger.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Islamov throws an elbow that misses. Burger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islamov's guard. Nice move by Burger!#REVR#
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
Burger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger working away.
Islamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaev Islamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Islamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burger sprawls well. He's pushed Islamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov shoots in but Burger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Islamov shoots for a takedown but Burger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov looks for a takedown but Burger sprawls well.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Islamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islamov is trying to maintain the position but Burger is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Burger is looking to take a break and control but Islamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burger trying to mount his opponent but Islamov defends it.
Islamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burger.
Burger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger lands strikes from half guard.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger thows a huge punch but Islamov dodges it nicely.
Burger prevents Islamov from improving his position.
Burger is nestled in close to Islamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger is pressing down on Islamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islamov is holding on for now.
Islamov is trying to control but can't.
Islamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov is trying to stand back up but Burger is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4##TD2#
Islamov looking to score a takedown here. Burger is defending well but Islamov drives through and ends up in Burger's guard.
Burger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Islamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Islamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Islamov postures up in Burger's guard and throws a big left but Burger blocks it.
Islamov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islamov.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.#TD2#
Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burger holds on and takes a little breather.
Islamov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Islamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burger 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.
Burger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Islamov has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Islamov defending well.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger misses with a head shot. Islamov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islamov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Islamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Islamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Islamov somewhat.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Burger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Isaev Islamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islamov shoots in looking for a takedown but Burger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islamov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Islamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burger pinned against the cage. Burger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 2
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Champlain closes the distance and clinches.
Champlain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Champlain.
Burger tries for a takedown but Champlain manages to get underhooks.
Champlain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Champlain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Champlain misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Champlain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Champlain lands a nice short elbow.
Champlain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burger's head.
Champlain is thwarting Burger's attempts to control the position.
Champlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burger wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Champlain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burger is trying to control but can't.
Champlain winds up and cracks Burger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Champlain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Champlain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burger is looking for a sweep. Champlain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burger is looking to control Champlain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burger avoid being mounted?
Champlain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Champlain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Champlain is looking to take a break and control but Burger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Champlain lands strikes from half guard.
Burger tries to get to full guard but Champlain has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Champlain there. #T2#
Champlain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burger defending well though.
Oh Burger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burger is not content to let Champlain control the position.
Burger seems to have got his legs back now.
Burger controlling the position for now.
Champlain is nestled in close to Burger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger moves into full guard.
Champlain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger is looking to sweep but instead, Champlain has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Champlain is looking to take a break and control but Burger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Champlain drops an elbow to the side of Burger's head.
Champlain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Champlain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Champlain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burger is trying to maintain the position but Champlain is very close to passing his half guard.
Champlain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burger tries to get out of the position.
Champlain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Champlain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burger is looking for a sweep. Champlain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Champlain there.
Burger tries to roll over but Champlain keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Champlain lands a nice short elbow.
Champlain lands strikes from half guard.
Champlain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Champlain winds up and cracks Burger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Champlain is keen to just control but Burger is a slippery customer.
Champlain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Champlain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burger swats away the attempt to clinch by Champlain.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Champlain looks for a takedown but Burger sprawls well.
Champlain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Champlain avoids it well and moves away.
Champlain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burger tries to counter with a takedown but Champlain is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Champlain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champlain fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Champlain.#T1##CL2#
Champlain closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the cage.
Champlain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Champlain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burger backwards.
A short right from Champlain.
Champlain swings wildly with an uppercut but Burger uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Champlain lands an uppercut that drops Burger! Champlain follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champlain lands a huge shot from side control! Burger is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gerald Champlain!
Gerald Champlain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumm wants to clinch#TD#
and Burger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blumm! #ES2#
Blumm throws Burger to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Blumm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blumm lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger is pulling down on Blumm's head to control his posture.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Blumm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blumm with a nice head shot there.
Burger controlling Blumm's posture. #T1#
Burger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blumm manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blumm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burger is one step ahead there.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Burger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blumm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blumm looking for a sweep. Not yet Blumm, not yet. #T3#
Burger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blumm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blumm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blumm misses with a combination
#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown. Blumm fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Burger looking to sit in guard and control but Blumm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burger pulls Blumm in close to prevent any damage.
Burger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Burger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blumm defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Blumm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blumm - that will leave a mark!
Blumm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blumm.
Blumm fails to land the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Blumm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blumm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blumm.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blumm throws out a powerful jab.
Blumm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Burger counters with a takedown into side control.
Blumm tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Burger punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Blumm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blumm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blumm looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Burger.
Burger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blumm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger controlling from mount. #T3#
Burger lands a nice shot to the head.
Blumm can't escape the position.
Burger controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blumm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger scoring with strikes but Blumm is staying in there.
Burger controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger landing punches.
Burger with good strikes from the mount here!
Blumm tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Burger with the ground and pound from mount.
Blumm takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burger landing shots from mount.
Burger landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burger landing punches.
BOOM! Burger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Burger.
Burger trying to control but Blumm is having none of it.
Burger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Burger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blumm throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Burger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burger 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.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blumm is keeping the position for now.
Blumm wants to improve his position but instead Burger has moved into half guard.
Blumm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burger content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burger working over Blumm with some ground and pound. Blumm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Nice strikes from Burger there.
Burger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burger winds up and cracks Blumm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burger looks to land a strike but Blumm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blumm trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blumm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blumm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger pulls Blumm in to control the position. #T2#
Blumm trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Burger trying to control the position here.
Further stalling from Burger.
Burger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blumm throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burger. #ES2#
Blumm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Burger is trying to trip Blumm. He has hold of a leg but Blumm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Blumm blocks nicely.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blumm is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blumm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Blumm throws a big elbow that misses.
Blumm trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burger keeping full guard, as Blumm tries to pass.
Burger seems keen to control Blumm's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burger 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger! |
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