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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns fails with the takedown.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Hunt is trying to trip Burns. He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burns pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hunt gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Burns's legs. #T2#
Hunt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hunt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Burns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Burns bucks up and tries to throw Hunt off but instead Hunt has got his back!
I would not like to be Burns right now.
#SUB2#
Burns showing good submission defense here.
Burns is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burns covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Hunt is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Hunt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Burns.
Hunt has the hooks in. Burns is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Burns content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hunt has locked up a guillotine! Hunt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burns is holding on here and Hunt must be using up a lot of energy. Burns has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hunt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rex Hunt! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns tries for a takedown but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Douglas responds with a good body kick, but Burns manages to step out the way in time.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglas finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns has Douglas pressed against the cage, preventing Douglas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
#BC2#
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Douglas is trying to escape back to his feet but Burns uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.#T1##SUB#
Burns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas stops Burns from passing to mount.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Burns is trying to get an arm triangle but Douglas is defending well. #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.
Douglas can't do much from the bottom here.
Douglas is looking for a sweep.
Douglas has one of Burns's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura but Douglas is defending well. #T3#
Douglas seems a little lost for a moment, as Burns dominates the positioning.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Douglas some visible discomfort.
Douglas is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Burns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Douglas some visible discomfort.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douglas wants to get back to his feet but Burns drags him back down.
Douglas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Douglas wants to control but Burns postures up.
Douglas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Douglas tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Douglas missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Douglas stuffs the takedown.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Douglas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Douglas swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#TD2#
Douglas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burns wants to control but Douglas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Douglas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Douglas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Douglas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Douglas wants to take a breather but Burns manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Douglas.
Douglas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burns controlling Douglas's posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas preventing the sweep.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Douglas 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Douglas both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Burns has Douglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Douglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Burns drives through and clinches with Douglas against the cage.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Burns. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglas swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Douglas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Douglas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Burns gets caught napping as Douglas dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns trying to control the position.
#T4#
Burns keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chop Douglas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense.
Douglas tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Douglas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Douglas pinned against the cage. Douglas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Douglas shoots in and bounces Burns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burns striking from the bottom here.
Burns seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wants to hit a sweep here but Douglas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burns there!
Douglas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burns's face.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Douglas's attempts to control the action.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Burns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. #SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douglas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Douglas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Douglas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douglas's guard. #REVR#
Douglas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chop Douglas.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Burns! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Burns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Burns trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Burns is putting a hurting on Brooks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brooks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
Burns prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Brooks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burns not doing much here.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns controls the position from side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Burns decides to stand back up.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that round.
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#
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
Burns trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Brooks postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get! #T1##CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns being controlled against the cage.
Brooks avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch. #TD#
Burns has Brooks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burns pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brooks tumbling to the mat - Burns dives into Brooks's guard.
Brooks 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Brooks throwing short punches from the bottom.
Burns is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Brooks.
Steve Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steve Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Brooks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns's head.
Brooks dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Brooks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burns presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks taking a breather. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brooks.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brooks manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow. #TD#
Burns successfully pulls guard.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns! |
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Event:
HERO:5
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns throws a front kick that sends Frost stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Frost pushes Burns off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Burns rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Frost dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Burns has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to get back to full guard but Frost has passed into side control.
Burns can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Frost remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Frost misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frost has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Frost has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Burns is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Frost yanks on the arm and Burns is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Frost.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Braddock as he jumps to the side.
Braddock tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
#CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns jumps guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Burns has hold of one of Braddock's legs. Braddock is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braddock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Braddock throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is staying tight to Braddock's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Braddock is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Braddock has one of Burns's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Braddock can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns tries to move to mount but Braddock blocks the move with his legs. #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.
Burns cracks Braddock with a big right hand but Braddock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Braddock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Burns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Burns tries for a kimura but Braddock is defending well.
Braddock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!#T3#
Burns can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns trying to control the position but Braddock manages to sink in the hooks.
Braddock is looking to control Burns but Burns is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Braddock controls the position.
I really don't envy Burns right now.
#T4##SUB2#
Braddock looking to break Burns's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Burns remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braddock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Braddock controlling the positon.
Braddock misses with a punch to the head.
Burns wants to escape the position.
Braddock throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Burns!
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Burns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Braddock shoots in.#CL2#
Braddock pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Burns manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Burns has his feet on Braddock's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braddock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a swing at Braddock's ribcage but misses.
Braddock tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Braddock's guard.
Braddock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burns off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Braddock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Braddock. Braddock gets slowly back to his feet.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Steve Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Braddock moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Braddock's guard.
Burns landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Braddock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Braddock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braddock is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns 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.
Braddock pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braddock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braddock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Braddock 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.
Burns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Braddock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns keeping full guard, as Braddock tries to pass.
Braddock trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Braddock has a takedown stuffed.
Braddock is looking to clinch.
Braddock throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Braddock.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Braddock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Braddock lands a body shot.
#TD#
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Braddock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Braddock is looking to get back to his feet here but Burns is keeping cool and he's managed to take Braddock's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T1#
Braddock trying to control but not successfully.
Braddock rolls, trying to escape but Burns keeps control of the position.
Burns looking to hold on to the position here but Braddock rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Burns trying to control but Braddock is working from the bottom. #SU#
Burns stands and steps away. Braddock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braddock tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braddock to the ground. Braddock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braddock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braddock.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Braddock.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burns wants to clinch up but Braddock keeps it at a distance.
Braddock is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Braddock shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Braddock is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Burns jumps guard and drags Braddock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Braddock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns looking to control but Braddock passes into half guard.
#T3##ES#
Burns makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Braddock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Braddock looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.#CL#
Burns drives through and clinches with Braddock against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Braddock to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Steve Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Burns is trying to keep Braddock in close.
Braddock controlling from the top position.
Burns wants to stand but Braddock is controlling the position. #SUB#
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braddock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns is pulling down on Braddock's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns! |
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Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
Love changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Love manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Love's head. #TD2#
Burns drags the fight down to the ground.
Love is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love controls from within his opponent's guard.
Love stops Burns from standing up. #T1#
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns is controlling Love's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controls Love momentarily but Love frees himself.
Love tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Love wants to get back to full guard but Burns has passed into side control.#T2#
Burns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Love will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Love takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Love manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burns trying to hold on to Love's head to control him but Love postures up.
#SUB2#
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Love prevents Burns from improving his position.#SUB#
Love is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Love prevents Burns from improving his position.
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns is looking to control Love's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Love not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns pushes Love off but Love dives into side control.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Love is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Burns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Love in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Love defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.#CL2#
Burns drives through and clinches with Love against the cage.
#TD2#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Love uses from the top position.
Burns is trying to control the position but Love postures up.
Burns wants to sweep here but Love controlling him for the moment.
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #T1#
Love wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chad Love overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Love wants to stand but Burns has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Love.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns tries to bum rush Love with a series of wild strikes but Love uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Burns is nestled in close to Love, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Love avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns prevents Love from standing back up.
Burns not doing much here.
It looks like Burns is going to stand back up.
#T3#
Love wants to control but Burns is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns with the inside leg kick.
Love is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Love is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.#TD#
Love closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Love lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Love accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Love won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Love is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Love from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns has control of Love's left arm, preventing Love from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Love tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
#TD#
Love shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Love off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Love quickly recovers to half guard.
Love makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Love misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Love closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Love dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Love wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns holding on.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Love is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Burns is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Love has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Burns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Love quickly recovers to half guard.
Love throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SU2#
Burns stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Love to get to his feet.
Love is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Love tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Burns tries to pull guard but Love forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Love is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Burns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Love regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Love is retaining full guard.
Love wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns passes into half guard. #T4#
Burns wants to stand up but Love is controlling the position.
Love is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Love wants to get back to full guard.
Love is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Love has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Love wants to control the action here but instead Burns manages to pass to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns! |
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