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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacBurgh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
MacBurgh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on MacBurgh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cheng tries to clinch but MacBurgh moves out of range.
MacBurgh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cheng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheng looks to clinch #TD2#
and MacBurgh counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cheng is looking for a sweep.
MacBurgh wants to control but Cheng is keeping him busy.
Cheng tries to buck MacBurgh off but MacBurgh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacBurgh is looking to take a break and control but Cheng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cheng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacBurgh pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cheng actively working from the bottom here.
Cheng is pressing down on MacBurgh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
MacBurgh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cheng's head.#SUB#
Cheng has his foot on MacBurgh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacBurgh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacBurgh defends well.#SUB#
Cheng looking for subs off his back but MacBurgh has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Cheng has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for MacBurgh. Oh but Cheng has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! MacBurgh goes limp - he's gone! Cheng jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wei Cheng!
The defeated John MacBurgh had this to say: 'Thank you all, I am retiring after this fight. It has been a good run.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so MacBurgh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MacBurgh looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
MacBurgh wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
Rutherford is pulling down on MacBurgh's head. It's preventing any offense from MacBurgh, at least for the moment.
Rutherford is trying to keep MacBurgh in close.
Rutherford has MacBurgh pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
MacBurgh stands up and waves to Rutherford to follow him.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacBurgh momentarily.
#T1#
Rutherford circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacBurgh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford steps in with a hook that catches MacBurgh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rutherford follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! MacBurgh looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Rutherford!
Our winner, Ernest Rutherford, 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.
The defeated John MacBurgh had this to say: 'Good fight, I will come back, respect for my opponent thank you all.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 20
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
John MacBurgh really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 176.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Mark Hughes was cancelled. |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ryker has MacBurgh up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for MacBurgh to work.
Ryker fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
MacBurgh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryker regains guard.
MacBurgh is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but MacBurgh has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryker keeping full guard, as MacBurgh tries to pass.
Ryker 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#
Ryker throws a strike but MacBurgh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ryker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
MacBurgh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryker defends it easily.
MacBurgh looking to control.
MacBurgh has Ryker pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryker wants to control but MacBurgh is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
MacBurgh looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryker pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
MacBurgh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacBurgh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryker seems to be looking for submissions.
MacBurgh wants to improve his position but Ryker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ryker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacBurgh is just riding it out for now. Ryker eventually gives up the hold.
Ryker trying to mount his opponent but MacBurgh defends it. #T3#
Ryker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryker passes to side control.
Ryker controlling the position from side mount.
MacBurgh is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that MacBurgh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacBurgh prevents Ryker from improving position.
Ryker wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacBurgh keeps working.
MacBurgh can't do much from the bottom here.
MacBurgh is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacBurgh gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryker 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##CL#
Ryker has MacBurgh up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Ryker jumps guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing MacBurgh from controlling successfully.
Ryker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacBurgh's guard. #REVR#
Ryker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacBurgh working for a triangle but Ryker defends it easily.
#SUB2#
MacBurgh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryker defends well.
MacBurgh is breathing heavily.#T1#
MacBurgh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
MacBurgh is trying to hold Ryker in close to prevent damage but Ryker has managed to pass into half guard.
MacBurgh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacBurgh keeps trying to improve his position.
Ryker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacBurgh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryker. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ryker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from MacBurgh.
MacBurgh is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Ryker decides to stand back up. Ryker steps back and let's MacBurgh get back to his feet.
MacBurgh dives in and grabs Ryker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryker pushes down on MacBurgh's head and hops out.
Ryker fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick from MacBurgh misses. #T3#
Ryker throws a front kick that sends MacBurgh stumbling back into the cage.
Ryker tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and MacBurgh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by MacBurgh.
Ryker has control of MacBurgh's left arm, preventing MacBurgh from doing any damage.
Ryker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ryker is trying to control the position but MacBurgh postures up.
MacBurgh wants to control from the top but Ryker keeps moving.
Ryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacBurgh can do to turn this around?
Ryker striking off his back but it's not causing MacBurgh any problems. #T4##SUB#
Ryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacBurgh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ryker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacBurgh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacBurgh tries for a takedown but Ryker circles away easily
and Ryker counters with a two punch combo.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John MacBurgh.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryker wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryker shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ryker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacBurgh smiles and moves away.
Ryker throws a nice looking combination but MacBurgh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Ryker. #TD2#
MacBurgh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacBurgh lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacBurgh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryker's waist but Ryker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacBurgh off to one side.
MacBurgh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryker lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacBurgh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacBurgh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
MacBurgh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryker circles away.
Ryker fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryker slaps away a takedown attempt from MacBurgh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryker goes for a double leg but MacBurgh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacBurgh continues to drive forward.
MacBurgh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Ryker successfully pulls guard.
Ryker working a defensive guard here.
MacBurgh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryker is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ryker working a defensive guard here.
Ryker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryker has MacBurgh pulled in close to control his posture.
MacBurgh 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.
Jack Ryker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing MacBurgh from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Ryker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacBurgh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Ryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacBurgh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryker as he avoids it easily.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBurgh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Ryker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryker lands a slapping body shot.
Ryker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
MacBurgh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryker thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Ryker moves into range and clinches up with MacBurgh.#BC#
Ryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacBurgh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryker finds it's way round the side to connect with MacBurgh's head.
MacBurgh has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Ryker darts in and clinches MacBurgh up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacBurgh goes for a takedown attempt but Ryker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John MacBurgh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ryker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacBurgh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryker!
John MacBurgh spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, I will come back, respect for my opponent thank you all.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Clip Tins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacBurgh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arch Clip Tins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clip Tins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Clip Tins.#ROC#MacBurgh is rocked!
MacBurgh walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles MacBurgh limp body while Clip Tins jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arch Clip Tins!
The defeated John MacBurgh had this to say: 'Good fight, I will come back, respect for my opponent thank you all.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
MacBurgh shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
MacBurgh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. MacBurgh doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can MacBurgh escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Gracie!
A very excited looking Roger Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, John MacBurgh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight, I will come back.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Thompson Iv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacBurgh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
MacBurgh instigates a clinch.
Thompson Iv has a couple of punches blocked by MacBurgh.
#TD2#
MacBurgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson Iv uses from the top position.
MacBurgh pulls Thompson Iv in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thompson Iv is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MacBurgh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thompson Iv is looking to defend but MacBurgh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thompson Iv! MacBurgh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thompson Iv taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John MacBurgh!
A relieved looking John MacBurgh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Wellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacBurgh defends it nicely.
Wellington with a nice cross.
MacBurgh stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Wellington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacBurgh is trying to defend but Wellington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wellington stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacBurgh actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Wellington tries to stand and escape but MacBurgh is controlling the position.
Wellington working the head and body with strikes.
MacBurgh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacBurgh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wellington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
MacBurgh actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
MacBurgh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
MacBurgh looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Wellington is working for a kimura but MacBurgh is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
MacBurgh actively working from the bottom here.
MacBurgh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
MacBurgh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
MacBurgh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wellington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacBurgh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellington trying to control but MacBurgh is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacBurgh darts in looking for a takedown but Wellington gets double underhooks and turns MacBurgh into the cage.
Wellington is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC#
MacBurgh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John MacBurgh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Wellington.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Wellington has a takedown stuffed.
Wellington has a takedown stuffed.
MacBurgh misses with a takedown attempt
and Wellington counters with a left and a right that stings MacBurgh.
Wellington connects with a nice looking jab.
MacBurgh with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Wellington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wellington is thwarting MacBurgh's attempts to control the position.
MacBurgh is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Wellington decides to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Wellington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wellington looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacBurgh is looking for a triangle but Wellington pushes his legs off easily.
MacBurgh trying to control the position.
Wellington trying to control but MacBurgh is working from the bottom.
MacBurgh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacBurgh tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacBurgh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but MacBurgh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
MacBurgh working for a triangle but Wellington defends it easily.
Wellington wants to control from the top but MacBurgh keeps moving.
Wellington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacBurgh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
MacBurgh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wellington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wellington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacBurgh is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wellington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wellington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacBurgh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
MacBurgh is pushing down on Wellington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wellington is fighting to maintain full guard but MacBurgh has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacBurgh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wellington tries to hold on but MacBurgh postures up.#SUB#
MacBurgh wants to finish this one by submission but Wellington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MacBurgh.
Wellington tries to hold on but MacBurgh pushes him away.
Wellington tries to reverse the position but MacBurgh maintains control.
John MacBurgh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Wellington is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, MacBurgh has taken his back.
MacBurgh is trying to stick to Wellington's back but Wellington is turning into MacBurgh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacBurgh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wellington.
MacBurgh controlling the position.#SUB#
MacBurgh working for a triangle but Wellington defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wellington is looking to stand up but MacBurgh won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but MacBurgh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John MacBurgh 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#
MacBurgh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Wellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Wellington is going to stand back up.
MacBurgh is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacBurgh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacBurgh moves into full guard.
#T1#
Wellington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacBurgh wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wellington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacBurgh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacBurgh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wellington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
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.
MacBurgh passes into half guard.
MacBurgh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wellington with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacBurgh drops an elbow to the side of Wellington's head.
Wellington is trying to control but MacBurgh passes into side control!
#SUB#
MacBurgh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacBurgh working away.#T3#
MacBurgh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
MacBurgh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacBurgh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacBurgh is staying tight to Wellington's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wellington is looking for a sweep.
MacBurgh working away.#SUB#
MacBurgh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacBurgh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wellington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John MacBurgh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacBurgh 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John MacBurgh!
After winning the bout, John MacBurgh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ma wants to clinch.
MacBurgh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacBurgh circles away quickly and effectively.
MacBurgh shoots in for a takedown but Ma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacBurgh blocks a leg kick.
And MacBurgh tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
MacBurgh slips a jab and a cross from Ma.
#CL2#
MacBurgh rushes Ma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
MacBurgh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacBurgh closes the distance and clinches.
Ma has had enough of the clinch but MacBurgh keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Ma on the inside.
Ma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacBurgh has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
MacBurgh is looking for a takedown.
MacBurgh fails to pull guard.
Death Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John MacBurgh.#TD2#
MacBurgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ma uses from the top position.
Ma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacBurgh is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
MacBurgh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
MacBurgh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ma frees his head nicely. Oh but MacBurgh has switched to an armbar! Ma is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John MacBurgh!
John MacBurgh thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
MacBurgh moves into the clinch.#TD2#
MacBurgh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berry uses from the top position.
Berry wanted to stand there but MacBurgh had control of the position.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry prevents MacBurgh from getting back to his feet.
Berry wants to stand but MacBurgh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacBurgh is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Berry rolls with it to try and escape but MacBurgh cranks on the arm and Berry is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John MacBurgh!
The defeated Ahmad Berry had this to say: 'I will be back. Don't worry.'. |
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