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Event:
ENIGMA 29
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mongkut counters with a nice body kick.
Burnell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mongkut!
We've been told by Mongkut's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Mongkut.
Mongkut plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mongkut connects with a body shot that sends Burnell's belly button to the back.#KD#
Mongkut lands a left and a right that send Burnell crashing to the mat, dazed. Mongkut thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Burnell is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mongkut clinches up with Burnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Burnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Mongkut finish him?#BC#
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crack! Mongkut connects with the perfect overhand right and Burnell falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mongkut!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phet Mongkut!
Our winner, Phet Mongkut, 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:
ENIGMA 24
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnell throws a right hand that Smirnova ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnova also avoids with ease.
Burnell tries to bum rush Smirnova with a series of wild strikes but Smirnova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnova tries to clinch but Burnell is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Smirnova.
No luck for Burnell with that takedown attempt.
Burnell is breathing heavily.
Smirnova throws a head kick but Burnell moves out of range.
Smirnova lands with a right hand.
Burnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnova flicks out a counter leg kick but Burnell steps away.
Smirnova doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnell circles away.
Smirnova keeps the fight on the outside.
Burnell throws a right and a left that Smirnova avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smirnova.
Burnell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Smirnova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burnell defends well and Smirnova ends up having to push Burnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burnell circles away.
Nicolas Burnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Burnell lands a two punch combo.
Burnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smirnova throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smirnova.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
Burnell jabs Smirnova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smirnova shoots in and drives through. Burnell sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnell. Smirnova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Smirnova clinches with his opponent.
Smirnova swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Burnell throws a nice looking combination but Smirnova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnell misses with a double jab
and Smirnova counters with a two punch combo.
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!#CL2#
Smirnova darts in and clinches Burnell up against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Smirnova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smirnova somewhat.
Smirnova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Burnell moves out of range as Smirnova throws a body kick.
Burnell misses with a double jab.
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 Nicolas Burnell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smirnova looking to score a takedown here. Burnell is defending well but Smirnova drives through and ends up in Burnell's guard.
Smirnova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Burnell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smirnova or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnell, which made it look bad.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Burnell instigates a clinch.
Burnell is trying to push Smirnova away but Smirnova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Smirnova gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smirnova jumps guard and drags Burnell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Burnell is looking to stand up but Smirnova won't let him.
Smirnova trying to keep a closed guard but Burnell is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnova 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.#SUB2#
Smirnova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Smirnova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burnell defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnova trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burnell throws a series of punches but Smirnova moves out of range.
Smirnova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burnell walks into a straight right hand from Smirnova.
Smirnova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolas Burnell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Burnell looks to land a combination but Smirnova avoids it well.
Smirnova fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smirnova moves into the clinch.
Smirnova tries to pull guard but Burnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Smirnova drops back down to his feet.
Smirnova prevents Burnell from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Smirnova breaks from the clinch.
Burnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smirnova lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnova tries to clinch there but Burnell circles away.
Burnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smirnova lunges at Burnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burnell's hand. #T1#
Smirnova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Burnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnova, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnova slowing the pace effectively.
Smirnova is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnell to keep the fight standing.
Nicolas Burnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickita Smirnova.#TD#
Burnell gets control of Smirnova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burnell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smirnova trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smirnova throwing strikes but missing.
Smirnova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burnell keeping moving, preventing Smirnova from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
Burnell kicks Smirnova off and gets to his feet.
Nickita Smirnova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Burnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnell lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Burnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nicolas Burnell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Burnell. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Burnell tries to score with a low kick but Perez moves his leg out of the way.
Burnell takes one to the side of the head.
Burnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Perez steps away.
Burnell throws a right hand that Perez ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez also avoids with ease.
Perez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burnell counters with a two punch combo.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##CL2#
Burnell moves into the clinch.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burnell smiles and moves away.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burnell throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez tries to clinch but Burnell is having none of it.
Burnell is looking for the big counter here.
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burnell keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A combination from Burnell does no damage.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Perez connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Burnell drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Burnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Burnell.
Perez taking a breather.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnell's efforts to push away.
Perez has Burnell pressed against the cage, preventing Burnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez tries to pull guard but Burnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Perez drops back down to his feet.
Perez looking for a takedown.
Burnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perez has Burnell pressed against the cage, preventing Burnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez prevents Burnell from breaking the clinch.
Burnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez tries to pull guard but Burnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Perez drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Burnell blocks it.
Burnell is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burnell smiles and moves away.
Burnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnell tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Burnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burnell throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Burnell drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perez keeps control of Burnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnell's efforts to push away.
Burnell trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnell is working Perez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Burnell.
Burnell tries to break free but Perez pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.#T1##CL2#
Burnell forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Burnell stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Burnell. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Burnell pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez keeps control of Burnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burnell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burnell is trying to break the clinch but Perez has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burnell tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the cage.
Perez wants a takedown.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Perez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Burnell. Those never looked like landing.
Burnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.#T3#
Burnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burnell swivels and escapes.
Sergio Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burnell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perez. That one must have hurt.
Perez tries to clinch but Burnell moves away
and Burnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burnell leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Burnell tries to get set, Perez tries to push him back and clinch up but Burnell manages to avoid the attempt.
Perez tries to clinch there but Burnell circles away.
Burnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perez is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Perez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnell throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Burnell only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Burnell.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burnell pinned against the cage. Burnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Burnell misses.
Perez attempts a counter takedown but Burnell avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Burnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Perez scores with a push kick.
Burnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burnell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burnell pinned against the cage. Burnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Burnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Burnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez wants to clinch up but Burnell keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Burnell pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnell's efforts to push away.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burnell is trying to break free.
Burnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burnell's efforts to push away.
Perez blocks a body shot from Burnell.
Burnell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burnell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burnell is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.#TD#
Perez decides to pull guard.
Burnell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Perez 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.
Burnell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burnell postures up in Perez's guard and throws a big left but Perez blocks it.
Burnell is stalling in the full guard.
Perez trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burnell misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
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.
Perez looks for a takedown but Burnell sprawls well.
Nicolas Burnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnell but Burnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnell misses with a few strikes there.
Burnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Perez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Sergio Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Burnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burnell avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Burnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burnell 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Burnell! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1047 Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nonn throws a sloppy head kick and Burnell moves out of range easily.
Nonn digs a good body shot into Burnell's ribs.
Nonn misses with a wild combination.
Nonn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nonn throws a wild body kick that Burnell sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Burnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nonn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nonn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nonn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nonn throws a head kick but Burnell moves out of range.
A combination from Burnell does no damage.
Nonn is looking to clinch.
Burnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nonn is fending him off so far but Burnell persists. Nope, Nonn circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Burnell throws a nice looking combination but Nonn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Nonn .
Nonn throws a series of punches but Burnell avoids them all with ease.
Nonn lands a high kick!
Nonn swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Burnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nonn landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Nonn manages to break the clinch.
Nonn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Nonn throws a head kick that misses.
Burnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nonn 's waist but Nonn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnell off to one side.
Nonn misses the shot to the body.
Burnell throws a right and a left that Nonn avoids nicely. #T2#
Nonn throws a series of punches but Burnell avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nonn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Burnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burnell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nonn looks winded!
Nonn throws a lazy head kick
and Burnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Burnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Burnell.
Nonn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nonn throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Burnell moves into the clinch.
Nonn misses with a knee strike.
Burnell looking for a takedown. #T3#
Nonn has Burnell pressed against the cage, preventing Burnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nonn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burnell is trying to break the clinch but Nonn has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Burnell pulls guard effortlessly.
Nonn wants to control from the top but Burnell keeps moving. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Burnell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nonn .
Nonn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nonn has double underhooks.
Burnell tries to break free but Nonn pushes him back against the cage.
Nonn lands a good knee to the midsection. Burnell won't want to take too many of those.
Nonn misses with a knee to the head.
Nonn misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Nonn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nonn tries a knee to the head but Burnell blocks it.
Burnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nonn tries to land a knee to the head but Burnell blocks with his arms.
Burnell is trying to push Nonn away but Nonn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nonn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Nonn - that landed with a thud.
Nonn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Burnell working hard to break the clinch.
Nonn has Burnell pressed against the cage, preventing Burnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burnell wants to take the fight to the mat but Nonn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nonn lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nonn lands a hook that snaps the head of Burnell backwards.
Nonn pushes Burnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Non Nonn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burnell avoids the head kick by Nonn .
Burnell takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Nonn does no damage.
Nonn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnell's head.
Nonn throws a nice looking combination but Burnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nonn scores with a head kick. Burnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Non Nonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nonn misses with the body kick
and Burnell counters with a left and a right that stings Nonn .
A head kick misses from Nonn .
Burnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nonn defends it nicely.
Nonn throws a lazy head kick
and Burnell counters with a series of strikes. Nonn will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nonn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nonn is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Burnell clinches with his opponent.
Nonn looking to throw knees to the head but Burnell is blocking nicely.
Nonn scores a nice knee to the body.
Burnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nonn is defending well.
Burnell avoiding damage as Nonn throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Burnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnell is trying to break the clinch but Nonn is controlling him.
A short left from Burnell.
A body shot lands from Burnell.
Nonn working aggressively here.
Nonn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nonn pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Burnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnell moves out of range of the body kick from Nonn .
Nonn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burnell counters with a three punch combo that has Nonn backing up. Nonn nods at Burnell to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##TD#
Burnell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burnell is standing up over Nonn . Nonn looks to escape but Burnell dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Burnell stands up and beckons Nonn to his feet. #CL#
Burnell forces Nonn back against the cage and clinches.
Nonn trying to land knees to the body.
Nonn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burnell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nonn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Non Nonn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nonn looking to throw knees to the head but Burnell is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Burnell can't break the clinch.
Nonn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnell blocks a body shot from Nonn .
Burnell working hard to break the clinch.
Burnell working hard to break the clinch.
Nonn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burnell's face.
Burnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nonn has him pressed against the cage.
Burnell tries to break the clinch but Nonn is controlling the position. #BC2#
Nonn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nonn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burnell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nonn throws a sloppy head kick
and Burnell counters with a three punch combo that has Nonn backing up. Nonn nods at Burnell to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##CL#
Burnell clinches with his opponent.
Nonn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnell tries to break the clinch but Nonn is controlling the position.
Nonn missing with knees to the body.
Burnell working hard to break the clinch.
Burnell is trying to push Nonn away but Nonn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nonn has double underhooks.
Nonn misses with a knee to the head.
Burnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nonn throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nonn keeps control of Burnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Non Nonn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Burnell with that takedown attempt.
Burnell blocks a head kick by Nonn .
Nonn scores with a head kick.
Nonn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nicolas Burnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nonn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnell.
Burnell misses with a wild body shot.
Nonn scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nonn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nonn throws a series of strikes that have Burnell backpedaling.
Nonn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nonn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnell fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Nonn throws a head kick that half lands.
Burnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nonn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nonn throws a head kick that half lands.
Burnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Burnell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nonn missing with knees to the body.
Nonn is looking to control Burnell's arms but Burnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nonn has his back to the cage.
Nonn keeps control of Burnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nonn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burnell is keeping busy.#TD#
Burnell jumps guard.
#ES#
Burnell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Non Nonn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nonn throws a head kick that misses
and Burnell counters with a series of strikes. Nonn will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Burnell throws a combination. Nonn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nonn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nonn misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nonn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Nonn .
Nonn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nonn tries a low kick but Burnell avoids it.
Burnell feinted with a counter takedown.
Burnell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nonn backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Burnell throws a good cross that connects.
Nonn lands with a slapping head kick.
Burnell misses with a double jab.
As Burnell backs off Nonn throws a huge counter combo but Burnell manages to avoid it all.
Nonn lands a high kick!
Nonn scores with a head kick. Burnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nonn throws a lazy head kick
and Burnell counters with a series of strikes. Nonn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burnell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nonn throws a sloppy head kick
and Burnell counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Nonn .
Burnell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nonn swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Burnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nonn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burnell.
Nonn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nonn throws a sloppy head kick
and Burnell counters with a three punch combo that has Nonn backing up. Nonn nods at Burnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Burnell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burnell moves out of range of the body kick from Nonn .
Nonn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burnell's head.
Nonn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burnell.
Burnell avoids the head kick by Nonn .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nonn .
Burnell blocks a head kick by Nonn .
Nicolas Burnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nonn throws a sloppy head kick
and Burnell counters with a left and a right that stings Nonn .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicolas Burnell.
I think Nonn 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Non Nonn !
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nicolas Burnell!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Non Nonn !
Non Nonn wins by split decision! |
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