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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Bodmert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bodmert showed some decent athleticism there. #SU# Bodmert gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Buchanan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bodmert's guard. Bodmert manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Bodmert breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Bodmert looking to score a takedown here. Buchanan is defending well but Bodmert drives through and ends up in Buchanan's guard.#SUB2# Buchanan looking for subs off his back but Bodmert has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Bodmert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bodmert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bodmert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Buchanan! Buchanan is trying to reverse the position but instead Bodmert has taken his back - oops! You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1# Buchanan is trying to remain composed but Bodmert is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Buchanan tries to roll but Bodmert sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Good control from Bodmert.#SUB# Buchanan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Bodmert looking for the choke but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Bodmert has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Buchanan is in real trouble here. Bodmert gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Buchanan is tapping out! Bodmert wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Bodmert! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# Kerr misses with a combination
#CL# and Spooner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Spooner breaks the clinch.
Kerr moves to clinch but Spooner breaks away and Spooner counters with a head kick. That will keep Kerr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Spooner blocks the body kick.
Kerr misses with a head kick.
Kerr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spooner. #CL# Spooner drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerr is looking to break free of the clinch but Spooner has double underhooks. Kerr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spooner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kerr's efforts to push away.#BC# Spooner breaks the clinch.
#CL# Spooner drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.
#T1# Spooner managing to block the knees to the body from Kerr.
Kerr missing with knees to the body.
Spooner looking to throw knees to the head but Kerr is blocking nicely.
Spooner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kerr prevents it.
Kerr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kerr has had enough of the clinch but Spooner keeps him there for the moment. Kerr trying to stall but Spooner improves his position.
Spooner stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Spooner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kerr wants to stand and escape but instead Spooner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU# Spooner gets to his feet - Kerr follows without any prompting. #T2# Spooner lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Spooner with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Spooner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spooner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Spooner moves into the clinch. Kerr is trying to force a seperation but Spooner has the dominant position. Kerr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Spooner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spooner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerr defends it nicely.#T3# Kerr looks to land a combination but Spooner avoids it well. Spooner looks for a takedown but Kerr sprawls well. Spooner tries to land a leg kick but Kerr saw it coming and moves away.
Kerr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kerr stuffs the takedown. A punch combination from Kerr misses. Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Spooner circles away.
Spooner fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kerr tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Spooner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4# Kerr slips a jab and a cross from Spooner.
#CL# Spooner takes the fight into the clinch. Kerr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spooner's elbow. Kerr wants to break free but Spooner has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kerr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kerr lands an elbow inside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kerr looking to stall.
#TD# Spooner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Spooner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Spooner rushes Kerr and presses him up against the cage. Kerr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kerr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kerr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD# Spooner pulls guard effortlessly. Kerr is looking to stand up but Spooner won't let him. Spooner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around? Spooner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerr wants to stand but Spooner has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2# Kerr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spooner, up you get! #T1# Kerr tries to clinch up but Spooner circles away and keeps his distance. Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spooner moves away. Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - Spooner circles away.
#CL# Spooner closes the distance and pushes Kerr back into the cage. Spooner wants a takedown.
Kerr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Spooner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Renato Spooner is winning the standup battle so far. Good shot there by Spooner. Kerr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spooner circles away quickly and effectively. Spooner lands a nice hook to Kerr's body. Kerr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kerr is breathing heavily. Spooner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr throws out a counter right but Spooner avoids it with no problem. Renato Spooner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spooner blocks a head kick by Kerr.
#T2# Kerr throws a sloppy head kick and Spooner moves out of range easily. #CL# Spooner has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Spooner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kerr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kerr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Spooner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerr defends well and Spooner ends up having to push Kerr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kerr is looking for the big counter here. Kerr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Renato Spooner has scored more points in the clinch so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Spooner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spooner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Spooner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Spooner with a lazy takedown attempt and Kerr counters with a two punch combo. Kerr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spooner.#CUT#It looks like Max Kerr has been cut.#CL# Spooner darts in and clinches Kerr up against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Spooner.
Spooner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Spooner tries to pull guard but Kerr holds him up against the cage and eventually Spooner drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Spooner pulls guard successfully.
Kerr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spooner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kerr wants to get up but he can't break Spooner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kerr being controlled here momentarily. #T4# Kerr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spooner holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kerr tries to stand but Spooner is controlling from the bottom. Spooner tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Spooner dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Max Kerr's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A looping hook to the body misses from Kerr. Spooner does a little dance to reset his feet. Spooner fails with a takedown attempt. Kerr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spooner manages to avoid it. Kerr lands with a nice body punch. #CL# Spooner closes the distance and clinches. Spooner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kerr smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for Spooner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerr tries to bum rush Spooner with a series of wild strikes but Spooner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1# Spooner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kerr shapes to counter with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Spooner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spooner fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Spooner with a lazy takedown attempt and Kerr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spooner.
Kerr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kerr lands with a nice combination. Spooner backs away looking to recover. Kerr is looking to clinch. Spooner tries to clinch but fails miserably and Kerr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kerr throws a series of strikes that have Spooner backpedaling.
Spooner goes for a double leg but Kerr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kerr continues to drive forward. Kerr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Spooner has Kerr pressed against the cage, preventing Kerr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Spooner breaks the clinch.
Kerr wants to clinch up but Spooner keeps it at a distance. Kerr throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kerr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spooner is looking to wear down Kerr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kerr lands a lovely overhand right. Nice takedown defense from Kerr. No joy for Spooner on that attempt. Kerr throws a big counter head kick but Spooner avoids it with no problem. Spooner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kerr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Kerr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kerr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A right-left combo lands from Kerr. Kerr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spooner counters with a series of strikes. Kerr will be more careful next time no doubt. Spooner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spooner is defended easily by Kerr.#T4# Spooner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerr. Spooner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away. Spooner keeps the fight on the outside. Spooner tries to counter by clinching up but Kerr breaks away and moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Spooner.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Spooner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Spooner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spooner shoots in but Kerr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Kerr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Spooner 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Spooner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# Dragonov avoids the head kick by Locksmith.
A left lands for Dragonov. Dragonov sizes up Locksmith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2# Dragonov rushes Locksmith and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Dragonov manages to break the clinch.
Dragonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Locksmith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Locksmith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A telegraphed right hand from Dragonov misses the target. A jab lands there for Dragonov. Locksmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dragonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dragonov moves out of range as Locksmith throws a body kick.
Dragonov lands a really nice looking cross but Locksmith seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dragonov, as that shot connected.
#T1##TD# Dragonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dragonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Locksmith. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dragonov holds on and takes a little breather. Locksmith with a nice head shot there. Locksmith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dragonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Locksmith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Dragonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2# Locksmith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU# Locksmith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Ivan Dragonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dragonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Locksmith sees it coming and avoids it easily. Locksmith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dragonov avoids it. The fighters circling - Locksmith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dragonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dragonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Locksmith has time to react. Locksmith throws a chopping leg kick but Dragonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Locksmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragonov moves away.#T3# Dragonov scores with a hook to the body. Locksmith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dragonov misses with a straight right. Dragonov thuds his right hand into Locksmith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Dragonov moves into the clinch. Locksmith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dragonov up against the cage. Locksmith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragonov is keeping busy.#BC2# Dragonov breaks the clinch.
Locksmith has a takedown stuffed. Ivan Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dragonov scores with a hook. Dragonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locksmith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4# Locksmith looks for a takedown but Dragonov sprawls well. Dragonov lands a nice hook to Locksmith's body. Locksmith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dragonov cracks Locksmith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Dragonov tests Locksmith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2# Dragonov lands a big uppercut and Locksmith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Locksmith looks OK. Dragonov waves Locksmith back to his feet!#ROC2#Locksmith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Locksmith has been cut. Dragonov scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Locksmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dragonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Locksmith is breathing heavily. Locksmith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Dragonov has Locksmith up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragonov prevents a body shot from Locksmith. #BC2# Dragonov breaks the clinch.
Locksmith seems to have got his legs back now. Dragonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Locksmith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Dragonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragonov wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Locksmith. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dragonov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragonov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronaldo Locksmith's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Dragonov throws an overhand right that drops Locksmith like a sack of potatoes! Dragonov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dragonov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1# Burnside throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL# and Csordas moves into the clinch. Burnside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Csordas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Csordas clinches up against the cage. Burnside can't find room to land a body shot as Csordas controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Csordas.
Burnside can't find room to land a body shot as Csordas controls the action.
Csordas digs a right hand into Burnside's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnside's gas tank. Burnside struggles to land a body shot inside as Csordas controls his hands.
Csordas wants a takedown but no success here.
Burnside tries to work over Csordas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Burnside gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Csordas.
#BC# Csordas breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burnside misses with a body kick. Csordas lands with a cross. Csordas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Michael Burnside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Csordas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1# Csordas prevents Burnside from escaping the position. Csordas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnside is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB# Csordas tries for a kimura but Burnside is defending well. Burnside is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Csordas asserts his dominance and retains side control. Burnside managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Csordas.
Burnside is trying to get back to his feet. Csordas throws an elbow but Burnside slips to the side and avoids it well. Csordas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnside is avoiding damage well.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Csordas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnside is avoiding damage well.
Burnside is trying to escape the position but Csordas is controlling the position. #SUB# Csordas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Burnside defending against the ground and pound. Burnside is pushing Csordas's head away, looking to escape. Csordas manages to hold on to the position though. Csordas taking a breather here. Csordas trying to control the position but Burnside is working away. #SU# Csordas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burnside to his feet. #CL# Csordas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# Csordas avoiding damage.
Burnside tries to work over Csordas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Csordas prevents a body shot from Burnside. Burnside tries to work over Csordas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Burnside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Csordas manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Csordas has Burnside up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Csordas has Burnside pressed against the cage.
Csordas blocks a body shot from Burnside. Csordas prevents a body shot from Burnside. Burnside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burnside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Csordas blocks a body shot from Burnside. #T4##TD# Csordas decides to pull guard. Csordas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burnside puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Csordas is trying to maintain the position but Burnside is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burnside wants to get back to his feet.
Csordas wants to get back to full guard but Burnside has mounted him! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burnside prevents Csordas from getting the reversal. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Csordas dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Csordas shoots in looking for a takedown. Burnside tries to sprawl out of it but Csordas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burnside manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Csordas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnside can do to turn this around?#CL# Csordas forces Burnside back against the cage and clinches. Burnside tries to throw a body punch but Csordas avoids it by throwing Burnside back against the cage. Burnside struggles to land a body shot inside as Csordas controls his hands.
Burnside tries a body shot but Csordas blocks it.
Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnside is pressed up against the cage. Csordas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burnside down to the mat. Burnside avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Burnside misses with a kick to the body.
Alejandro Csordas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Csordas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Csordas closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Csordas successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Csordas is looking for a triangle but Burnside pushes his legs off easily.
Csordas pulls Burnside in close to prevent any damage. #T1# Csordas has a closed guard, preventing Burnside from standing up. #SUB# Csordas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burnside stacks Csordas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burnside!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Burnside wants to stand but Csordas has his arm trapped. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Burnside looks to throw a body kick and Csordas counters with a series of strikes. Burnside will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Csordas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Csordas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burnside is trying to counter with his kicks. Burnside throws a push kick but Csordas slaps the foot to one side. #TD# Csordas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnside wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Csordas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Csordas 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.
Burnside is trying to get back to his feet. Burnside bucks up and tries to throw Csordas off but instead Csordas has got his back! Burnside is trying to stand back up. Csordas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4# Csordas tries to keep control of the position but Burnside is staying busy. Burnside wants to get back to his feet. Csordas struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burnside is trying to get back to his feet but Csordas has full control of the position and if anything, Burnside has just worked his way into a worse spot. Csordas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet. Csordas trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burnside doesn't escape. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Csordas dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Burnside throws a wild body kick that Csordas sees coming a mile off. Burnside misses with the body kick and Burnside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Michael Burnside has been cut. Burnside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Csordas feinted with a counter takedown. Csordas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burnside sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Csordas somewhat.#CL# Csordas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burnside, pushing him back against the cage. Burnside gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Csordas.
Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burnside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Csordas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Csordas digs a good hook to Burnside's body.
#T1# Burnside is looking to land body kicks. Csordas attempts a counter takedown but Burnside avoids it well and moves away. Csordas fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Csordas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burnside throws a wild body kick that Csordas sees coming a mile off. Csordas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Csordas shoots in looking for a takedown. Burnside tries to sprawl out of it but Csordas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burnside manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Csordas avoids a kick to the body.
#CL# Csordas rushes Burnside and presses him up against the cage. Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Csordas is looking to take this one to the mat. Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Csordas's elbow. Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Csordas's elbow. Burnside goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michael Burnside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Csordas has Burnside pressed against the cage.
Csordas is trying to pull guard but Burnside turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Alejandro Csordas has scored more points in the clinch so far. Burnside can't find room to land a body shot as Csordas controls the action.
Burnside tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burnside misses with a punch to the body.
Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Csordas's elbow. Csordas blocks a body shot from Burnside. Csordas blocks a body shot from Burnside. Burnside misses with a body punch.
Csordas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burnside to keep the fight standing. Csordas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burnside fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burnside looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3# Csordas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnside as he avoids it easily. Alejandro Csordas is winning the standup battle so far. Burnside looks to throw a body kick and Csordas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Csordas moves out of range of the body kick. Csordas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burnside manages to circle out of the way. Csordas sizes up Burnside with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Burnside misses with a body kick. Csordas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burnside defends well and Csordas ends up having to push Burnside into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Burnside goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnside misses with a punch to the body.
Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Csordas's elbow. Csordas lands a nice shot to the body. Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Csordas jumps into guard, dragging Burnside to the mat.
Csordas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Csordas working a defensive guard here.
Csordas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burnside puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Csordas wants to control but Burnside is keeping busy and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Csordas is looking for a sweep. Burnside is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Csordas is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Burnside. Well Csordas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Csordas! The defeated Michael Burnside had this to say: 'He's a better fighter than me ngl xoxo'. |
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