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Event:
NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves misses with a body shot.
As Graves backs off Burton throws a huge counter combo but Graves manages to avoid it all.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Burton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burton cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
#T1#
Burton looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Burton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves lands with a hook. Burton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Burton has been cut.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Graves scores with a jab.#ROC#Burton is rocked!
Burton throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton throws a combination. Graves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burton in his tracks.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp right that sends Burton to the canvas! Graves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Graves!
Our winner, Deon Graves, 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:
NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Benzo there.
Burton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benzo.
Benzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benzo looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Benzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benzo throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Benzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Benzo loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benzo manages to avoid it.
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!
Benzo misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Burton.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Benzo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Benzo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burton eats them both and turns towards Benzo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benzo throws out a powerful jab.
Burton is looking to wear down Benzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Burton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Benzo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
Burton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benzo looks for the body kick but Burton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Burton misses the target.
A head kick misses from Benzo.
Benzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Benzo.
No joy there for Benzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benzo scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benzo.
Benzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Burton slips a straight right by Benzo.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Benzo.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Benzo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A cross from Benzo lands.
Benzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burton works over Benzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Burton throws a right hand that Benzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Benzo also avoids with ease.
Benzo lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burton on the side of the head.
Benzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Benzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burton looks to land a combination but Benzo avoids it well. #T3#
Benzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Benzo looks to land a combination. Burton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burton connects with a body shot.
Burton with a jab.
Benzo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton throws a series of punches but Benzo moves out of range.
Burton ducks right into an uppercut from Benzo.
Burton scores with a punch to the head.
Benzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Benzo connects with a single shot there.
Benzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benzo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Benzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benzo misses with a kick to the body.
Burton tries to bum rush Benzo with a series of wild strikes but Benzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benzo throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benzo misses with a body shot.
Benzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Benzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton checks a low kick from Benzo.
Burton is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Benzo misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Burton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
A counter left hand to the body from Burton misses its target.
Burton walks into a left hand.
Benzo misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritanzo Benzo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burton swings for the body but Benzo moves out of range.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burton with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Benzo misses with a wild body shot.
Benzo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benzo throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
Benzo avoids the body shot from Burton.
Benzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burton is out of range and Benzo settles back down.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benzo scores with a nice body kick.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.
Benzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benzo scores with a punch to the head.#T1##CL2#
Benzo clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benzo.
Benzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burton misses with some punches.
Benzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burton blocks a body shot from Benzo.
Benzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Burton lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Benzo.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Benzo controls his hands.
Burton misses with a body punch.
Burton swings wildly with an uppercut but Benzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton lands with a short shot to the head.
Benzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Benzo.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton lands a body shot.
Benzo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Benzo misses.
Burton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benzo tries to land a front kick but Burton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick from Benzo.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Benzo.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Benzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Benzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benzo throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.
Benzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burton. Burton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benzo.
Benzo feints a counter leg kick.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton 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.
Benzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Benzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
A counter left hand to the body from Burton misses its target.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benzo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton looks to land a combination but Benzo avoids it well.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benzo.
A jab from Burton misses.
Benzo scores with a jab.
Benzo throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benzo misses with a looping left.
Benzo throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton jabs at Benzo's body.
Burton misses with a straight right. #T4#
Benzo throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Benzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Benzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Benzo.
Benzo with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Benzo tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Benzo misses the target.
Benzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Benzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benzo misses with a leg kick
and Burton counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ritanzo Benzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Burton.
Burton throws a series of punches but Benzo avoids them all with ease.
Burton cracks Benzo with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Benzo misses.
Burton jabs Benzo right on the nose. Benzo blinks but takes it well.
Burton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burton misses with the combination.
Benzo scores with a nice head shot.
Benzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benzo lands with a cross.
Benzo misses with a hook.
Benzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benzo looks to land a combination. Burton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1##CL2#
Benzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Benzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Benzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burton digs a right hand into Benzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benzo's gas tank.
Benzo tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Benzo lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Benzo.
Burton prevents a body shot from Benzo.
Benzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benzo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benzo backwards.
Benzo is pushing Burton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benzo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benzo. #T2#
Burton misses with the head strike.
A short right from Benzo.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land. #BC#
Burton manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Benzo throws out a powerful jab.
Benzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burton throws a big counter combination but Benzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benzo keeps control of Burton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Benzo fails to land.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Benzo manages to break the clinch.
Benzo drops his hands momentarily and Burton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Benzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Burton in the body.
Burton moves out of range as Benzo throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burton misses the target.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benzo tries to land a front kick but Burton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Benzo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benzo misses with a head kick.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton scores with a hook to the body. Benzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Benzo dodges the punch combination from Burton.
#T4#
Burton throws a series of strikes that have Benzo backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benzo throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Ritanzo Benzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burton lunges at Benzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benzo's hand.
Benzo throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton throws a body punch but Benzo moves out of range.
Burton fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benzo dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Benzo counters with a body kick.
Benzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benzo throws out the jab.
Burton stalks Benzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benzo's face. Benzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Daniel Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Benzo misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritanzo Benzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benzo 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritanzo Benzo! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 41
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumiantsev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Rumiantsev tries to counter by clinching up but Burton breaks away and moves out of range.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev lands the left hand.
Rumiantsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Rumiantsev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burton sprawls and moves away.
Rumiantsev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rumiantsev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rumiantsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burton misses with a hook.
Rumiantsev is looking to counter the offense by Burton and move into the clinch.
Burton misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Rumiantsev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Burton is trying to break free.
Rumiantsev lands a left hand.
Rumiantsev blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
We've been hearing reports that Rumiantsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton can't find room to land a body shot as Rumiantsev controls the action.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Burton avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Burton tries to circle away but Rumiantsev has him pinned against the cage.
Burton wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumiantsev won't allow it.
Burton is trying to force a seperation but Rumiantsev has the dominant position.
Rumiantsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burton prevents a body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Burton working hard to break the clinch.
Burton lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumiantsev backwards. #T2#
Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Rumiantsev can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Burton can't find room to land a body shot as Rumiantsev controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Rumiantsev.
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!
Burton blocking some punches.
Rumiantsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumiantsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Burton lands a right hand.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumiantsev presses Burton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Burton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burton throws a series of punches but Rumiantsev avoids them all with ease.
Rumiantsev misses with a looping right.
Burton misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rumiantsev counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumiantsev lands a nice short elbow.
Burton wants to control but Rumiantsev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rumiantsev passes to full mount!
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Rumiantsev's attempts to control the action.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rumiantsev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rumiantsev is really struggling to control Burton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Burton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB#
Rumiantsev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rumiantsev avoids the attempt from Burton to control.
The referee warns Burton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rumiantsev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rumiantsev prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Burton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burton is bucking up trying to escape but Rumiantsev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rumiantsev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burton is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Rumiantsev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2#
Burton drops Rumiantsev with a beautiful combination! Rumiantsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Burton is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Rumiantsev is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tomas Rumiantsev has been cut.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook
and Burton counters with a straight that turns Rumiantsev's legs to rubber! Burton pushes forward with more strikes and Rumiantsev goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF 77: Traumen vs Hopson
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton lands a body shot.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Burton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Burton 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! Araujo rolls with it to try and escape but Burton cranks on the arm and Araujo 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). Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belmiro.
Belmiro throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Belmiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmiro.
Belmiro misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing.
Burton blocks a jab.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Burton. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Belmiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belmiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton taking some punishment here, with Belmiro in his half guard.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belmiro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Burton trying to control here.
Belmiro controlling the action here.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it. #SUB#
Belmiro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belmiro to get the leverage.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well. #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.
Belmiro working the head and body with strikes.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Belmiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belmiro moves nicely into side control.
Belmiro landing a few strikes.
Burton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro landing a few strikes. #T3#
Belmiro throwing strikes but Burton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Burton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Belmiro!
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro is having none of it.
Belmiro 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.
Burton trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #T4#
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a kimura here.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Belmiro lands with an overhand left.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
A shot to the body from Burton misses
and Belmiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton misses with a body punch
and Belmiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belmiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belmiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Belmiro thuds his right hand into Burton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belmiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton misses with a combination
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand. #T1##TD#
Belmiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Belmiro seems to be working for a kimura but Burton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belmiro trying to control from half guard but Burton is working away.
Belmiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2##SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
#SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burton wants to control but Belmiro is keeping busy.
Breno Belmiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton wants to improve his position but Belmiro is controlling well.
#T3#
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Burton dodges it nicely.
Burton is controlling Belmiro's trapped leg to prevent Belmiro from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burton defends it well.
Burton trying to control but Belmiro postures up.
Belmiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Belmiro tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Belmiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Belmiro has control of the leg.
Belmiro wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro throwing shots but Burton is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Breno Belmiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burton misses with a combination
and Belmiro counters with a straight right hand.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmiro manages to avoid it.
Belmiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Belmiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
Belmiro working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belmiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Belmiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Belmiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belmiro working Burton over with strikes.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Belmiro is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Belmiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Belmiro connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple.
Burton is trying to control but Belmiro manages to pass to mount!
Belmiro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burton?
Belmiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belmiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Burton is rocked!
A big strike lands for Belmiro! That's really hurt Burton and he's turned his back - Belmiro keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Belmiro jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Breno Belmiro! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 32
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Knightley throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Knightley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burton backs up against the cage.
Burton misses with a left hand
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley misses with a combination
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Burton. Beautiful body shot.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Burton swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley. #T2#
Burton digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knightley defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton is looking to wear down Knightley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Burton had a free shot at his head there.
Burton scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Knightley is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Knightley tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Knightley seems to have recovered his senses.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Burton defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Burton misses with a double jab.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Knightley to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knightley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burton if he has to take too many more of those.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Burton both land. Nice combination.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knightley slips a jab from Burton.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knightley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burton has got the better of the exchanges.
Knightley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Knightley does it's job there.
Burton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Burton misses with a body punch
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knightley scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton lands a nice looking body shot.
Burton swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Burton blocks a head kick by Knightley.
Knightley throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.#T1#
Burton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knightley with a hook.
Daniel Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton misses with the combination.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knightley! But no joy.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
Burton misses with a jab to the body
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knightley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knightley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knightley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Knightley finds it's target.
Burton throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Daniel Burton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley is looking for the big counter here.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Knightley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Burton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton lands with a right hand.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Knightley.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Knightley unleashes a big counter combination but Burton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Knightley.
Burton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Knightley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Knightley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton stuns Knightley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Burton's head back.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A big left from Knightley misses.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knightley! But no joy.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Knightley throws a big counter head kick but Burton avoids it with no problem.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Burton.
Burton misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knightley lands with a slapping head kick.
Knightley scores with a jab. Burton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley tries to land a front kick but Burton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knightley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Knightley. Those never looked like landing.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
#T4#
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Burton throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
Knightley misses with a straight left.
Knightley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burton eats them both and turns towards Knightley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knightley lands a head shot.
A jab from Burton misses.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Knightley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knightley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garon Knightley.
Well Burton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Elburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Van Elburg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burton's sensitive parts.
Van Elburg lands a head kick. Burton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Elburg tries to score with a low kick but Burton moves his leg out of the way.
Burton misses with a combination
and Van Elburg counters with a good low kick that Burton was not able to check.
Van Elburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Elburg looks to land a body kick but Burton moved away.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Elburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Elburg slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Van Elburg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Burton finds it's way through Van Elburg's defenses.
Nice cross by Burton.
Van Elburg takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Burton scores with a nice right hand.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Elburg.
Burton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Elburg cracks Burton with a good jab.
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burton punishes Van Elburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Elburg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Elburg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Elburg cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Van Elburg misses with a body shot
and Burton counters with a series of strikes. Van Elburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Elburg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burton on the side of the head.
Van Elburg scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Burton.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Burton.#T2#
Burton lands a two punch combo.
Van Elburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Van Elburg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Elburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Elburg connects with a high kick.
Nice body kick from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.
Burton slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Van Elburg.
Burton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burton.
Van Elburg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton jabs at Van Elburg's body.#T3#
Van Elburg scores with a nice right hand.
Van Elburg digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Burton misses with a combination
and Van Elburg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Van Elburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Elburg.
A shot to the liver by Van Elburg. Beautiful body shot.
Van Elburg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Elburg.
Burton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Burton throws a big shot that misses.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Elburg rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Elburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
It seemed like Burton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Van Elburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Van Elburg, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Elburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burton doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burton!
Burton misses with a hook
and Van Elburg counters with a good low kick that Burton was not able to check.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton tries to move into range but Van Elburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Elburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Elburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Elburg misses with a looping right.
Van Elburg slips a jab from Burton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Elburg lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burton is looking for the big counter here.
Van Elburg throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Elburg connects with a right hand. Burton shakes it off.
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 Vincent Van Elburg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burton swings for the body but Van Elburg moves out of range.
Van Elburg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Elburg.
Burton fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Elburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Elburg misses with the combination.
Van Elburg ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton lands with a shot to the body.
Vincent Van Elburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton slips under a jab.
Burton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg wants to slow Burton down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Van Elburg there.
A cross from Van Elburg lands.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Elburg with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Burton slips a jab from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Elburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Elburg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burton is out of range.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Elburg moves away.
Van Elburg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Elburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burton is looking for the big counter here.
Burton lands a nice hook to Van Elburg's body. Van Elburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg misses with a lunging right hand
and Burton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Elburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Burton punishes Van Elburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Burton throws a right hand that Van Elburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Elburg also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Van Elburg.
Burton throws a one two combo.
Van Elburg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Elburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Elburg lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Burton has been cut.
Van Elburg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Elburg finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Elburg.
Burton tries to bum rush Van Elburg with a series of wild strikes but Van Elburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Burton backs away, Van Elburg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Elburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Elburg connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Van Elburg just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg connects with a high kick.
Van Elburg throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.
Burton takes a swing at Van Elburg's ribcage but misses.
Burton lands with a cross.
Van Elburg dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Elburg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burton throws a hook but Van Elburg avoids it easily.
Burton throws a body punch but Van Elburg moves out of range.
Van Elburg throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Burton.
Burton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Elburg.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.
Van Elburg moves away from the strike by Burton.
Van Elburg lands a right hook to the body.
Van Elburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton stuns Van Elburg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Elburg lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.
Burton thuds his right hand into Van Elburg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Elburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Elburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Elburg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Elburg backs up against the cage.
It looks like Van Elburg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Elburg looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Burton moves out of range as Van Elburg strikes.
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 Vincent Van Elburg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Burton's cut.
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#
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Elburg throws out the jab.
Van Elburg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Elburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Elburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Elburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Elburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Elburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Elburg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Van Elburg with the inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Elburg.
A head kick from Van Elburg lands but Burton takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Van Elburg throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.
Burton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Elburg. That one must have hurt.
Van Elburg lands with a hook. Burton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Elburg throws out the jab.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Van Elburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Elburg missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton moves forwards but Van Elburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Elburg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Elburg stuns Burton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burton blocks the body kick.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Elburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Van Elburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Elburg with a nice calf kick.
Van Elburg scores with a kick to the body.
Van Elburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Elburg misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.
Van Elburg lands a lovely overhand right.
Burton takes a swing at Van Elburg's ribcage but misses.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Elburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vincent Van Elburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Van Elburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Elburg.
Burton throws a right hand that Van Elburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Elburg also avoids with ease.
Van Elburg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burton misses with a combination
and Van Elburg counters with a series of strikes. Burton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Elburg moves out of range as Burton strikes.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Burton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a leg kick.
Van Elburg lands with a nice combination. Burton backs away looking to recover.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton moves away from the strike by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Elburg scores with a nice head shot.
Van Elburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Van Elburg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Elburg finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Van Elburg lands a two punch combo.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Elburg dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Van Elburg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burton avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniel Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Elburg circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Elburg, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Van Elburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Elburg 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Elburg!
After the big win, Vincent Van Elburg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hicks staying out of range there.#TD#
Hicks scores with a takedown into Burton's guard.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton is trying to keep Hicks in close.
#T1#
Burton is looking to sweep but instead, Hicks has passed into half guard.
Hicks working the head and body with strikes.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton keeping control of the position.
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hicks postures up.
#T2#
Burton pulls Hicks in to control the position.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hicks defends well.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hicks is aware though and is defending well.
Hicks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks is in close to Burton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Hicks postures up.
#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks throws a strike but Burton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hicks is striking but Burton is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Hicks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Hicks trying to control but Burton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is not content to let Burton control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Hicks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hicks back to the cage. Burton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hicks takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Hicks slips a jab from Burton.
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Burton scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Hicks clobbers Burton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
Burton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hicks backs up against the cage.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Daniel Burton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton scores with a jab. Hicks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Burton. That snapped Hicks's head back.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burton throws out a powerful jab.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3##TD#
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hicks is nestled in close to Burton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hicks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burton is trying to control but Hicks passes into side control!
Hicks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burton to see if he's OK.
Hicks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burton is avoiding damage well.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Burton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hicks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
Hicks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burton is not content to let Hicks control the position.
Burton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Hicks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Hicks moves into the clinch successfully.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Burton.
Hicks is looking for a takedown.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
A right handed body shot lands from Burton.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks is looking to wear down Burton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.
Burton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.#T1#
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Hicks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks throws the left hand but Burton avoids the punch easily.
Burton scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Burton misses.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hicks counters with a nice body shot.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.#T2#
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks wants to clinch.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Hicks avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hicks. #BC2#
Burton manages to break the clinch.
Hicks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hicks is looking to counter the offense by Burton and move into the clinch.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton slips under a jab.
Hicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burton.
Hicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton scores with a hook.
Burton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Burton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Daniel Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Burton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hicks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Burton.
I think Hicks 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Oliveira has been cut.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira misses with a leg kick
and Burton counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oliveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burton finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliveira's head.
Oliveira cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burton lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burton scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burton cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Burton to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Burton.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton scores with a hook.
Burton cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliveira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Burton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#Jackson Oliveira's cut is getting worse.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Burton lands a jab.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Oliveira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Burton lands a body shot.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burton moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliveira.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Burton stalks Oliveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliveira's face. Oliveira staggers backwards, shaken.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burton throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#Jackson Oliveira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Burton moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Burton misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Araujo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Araujo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burton working aggressively here.
Araujo blocks an uppercut.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Burton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathas Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage. #BC2#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Burton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo is looking to counter punch.
Burton misses with a few strikes there.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araujo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burton as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton is looking to clinch. #TD#
Araujo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it. #SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo is trying to control. Burton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Araujo stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araujo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton!
Araujo prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Araujo looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araujo has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Araujo looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Burton is controlling his hands well.
Araujo gets his hands free as Burton looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Araujo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo 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#
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Araujo scores with a takedown into Burton's guard.
Araujo trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burton can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo is stalling here. Burton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Araujo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Araujo! #T2#
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burton wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Burton is just content to waste time from the top position. Araujo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burton is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Araujo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo pulls Burton in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Araujo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Araujo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burton jabs at Araujo's body.
Burton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Burton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad. #TD#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position. #SUB#
Araujo has hold of Burton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Araujo cranks the arm and Burton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Apollo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apollo throws an elbow but Burton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Apollo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burton is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo working away.
Burton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Apollo.
Burton is not content to let Apollo control the position. #T1#
Burton wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Apollo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Apollo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burton is avoiding damage well.
Burton is looking to reverse the position.
Apollo throws a strike aimed at the side of Burton's head but Burton avoids it well.
Apollo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Apollo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Burton isn't going anywhere.#T2##SUB#
Apollo tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Burton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apollo working away.
Burton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Apollo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Apollo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Apollo trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burton tries to bench press Apollo off him but Apollo keeps the position. #SUB#
Apollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Apollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Apollo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burton wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Burton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Apollo working the ground and pound.#T4#
Apollo wants to control for a moment but Burton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burton trying to hold on to Apollo's head to control him but Apollo postures up.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Apollo misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Apollo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Apollo is in Burton's guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Apollo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Apollo swings around for an armbar but Burton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Apollo's guard.
Burton preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ray Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Apollo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apollo's guard.#SU2#
Apollo is working an open guard so Burton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Apollo tries to counter with a takedown but Burton is quick to defend against it.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo darts in looking for a takedown but Burton gets double underhooks and turns Apollo into the cage. #BC2#
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton cracks Apollo with a good jab.#TD#
Apollo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Apollo throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Apollo pushes down on Burton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo slips a nice elbow through Burton's hands, connecting with Burton's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Apollo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burton is just riding it out for now. Apollo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Apollo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Apollo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton trying to control the position.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Burton has his hands on Apollo's head, controlling the position.
Burton keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Burton has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Apollo advances position into side control!
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Burton is trying to improve his position.
Burton is being controlled here.
Apollo trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Apollo wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Apollo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton dodges the ground and pound from Apollo.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face as Apollo controls the position.
Burton struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Apollo dominated that second round.
That's time! Apollo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Burton sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Apollo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Apollo.
Burton controlling the position.
Apollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Burton 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.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Apollo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Apollo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Apollo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.#SUB2#
Burton pushes a forearm under Apollo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Apollo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Burton!
Ray Apollo spoke after the fight, saying 'I had ants in my pants'. |
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