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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Burton closes the distance but Rios moves to the side
and Rios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Rios.
Burton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rios, pushing him back against the cage.
Rios is leaning against Burton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rios lands with a light punch inside.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios pushes Burton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rios presses Burton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Rios lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rios showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Burton is working an open guard so Rios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Rios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios connects with a nice looking jab.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Burton moves into the clinch.
Rios lands with a light punch inside.
Rios misses with a punch to the body.
Burton tries for a takedown but Rios manages to get underhooks.
Rios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios lands an uppercut.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
#T3#
A short left from Rios.
Rios lands a body shot.
Rios lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios slowing the pace effectively.
Rios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Burton.
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.
Rios can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Rios.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Burton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burton looks winded!
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios is stalling here.
Rios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burton wants to clinch.
Rios is looking to counter the offense by Burton and move into the clinch.
Rios lands with an overhand left.
Burton darts in trying to clinch
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rios sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rios scores with a jab.
Burton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Rios coming out on top.#ROC#
Burton is rocked!#CL2#
Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Rios finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios lands a shot to the body.
Burton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios gets through Burton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Rios to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burton being controlled against the cage.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Burton backwards. #T2#
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rios misses with a punch on the inside.
Rios throws a punch but it's blocked by Burton.
Rios tries a knee to the head but Burton blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios throws a head punch that misses.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Rios has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Rios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burtons head.
Rios working aggressively here.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
Rios lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rios fails to land.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
Burton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.
Rios has Burton pushed against the cage.
Burton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4##TD#
Rios jumps guard.
Rios trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Rios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Rios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rios dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rios scores with a jab.
Rios is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios lands with a hook. Burton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.#CL2#
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burton tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rios just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burton's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rios stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rios. #T1##TD#
Rios has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burton is trying to keep an underhook but Rios manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rios seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rios wants to take a breather but Burton is having none of it. #SUB#
Rios 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. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
Rios trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it. #T2#
Rios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rios trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Rios stops Burton from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Burton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rios scores with a body shot.
Burton darts in trying to clinch
and Rios counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Burton has managed to clinch.
Come on Rios - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burton is working for takedown but Rios is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rios fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burton looking for a takedown.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.
Rios lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Adam Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rios is working Burton over against the cage.
Burton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Rios swings wildly with an uppercut but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Burton wants to take the fight to the mat but Rios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rios 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rios!
Adam Rios decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 546 p4p, 72 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 5503 p4p, 543 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camatta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Burton
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton wants to control the position but Camatta says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Camatta is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
Camatta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camatta won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta postures up.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camatta looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Burton
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (2) vs (5) Burton
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camatta (2) vs (7) Burton
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Camatta is surviving well by controlling Burton's body position as best he can.
Burton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton is trying to control here but Camatta has managed to regain half guard.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burton 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.
Camatta is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to pass the guard but Camatta defending well.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burton wants to take a breather but Camatta is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Burton is keen to just control but Camatta is a slippery customer.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Camatta defends it.
Camatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camatta.
Camatta is trying to keep Burton in close.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Burton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Camatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (7) Burton
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (9) Burton
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Burton prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Camatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta gets back to full guard.
Burton trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his hands on Burton's head, controlling the position.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta wants to control but Burton passes easily into half guard.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burton pulls his head out easily.
Camatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
Camatta is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
Burton is stalling here. Camatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (9) Burton
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Burton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camatta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camatta (8) vs (13) Burton
Camatta can't escape the position.
Burton avoiding Camatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Burton trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camatta wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for the RNC.
Camatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burton wants to control the action but instead Camatta gets a body lock and reverses into Burton's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (13) Burton
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Camatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Camatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton wins on points by 13 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Burton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 3275 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9874 p4p, 0 weight class). France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burton gets tackled into the cage by France. France maintains the clinch.
France jumps guard and drags Burton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. France swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
France is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from France.
France is trying to keep Burton in close.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton preventing the sweep.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but France is retaining full guard.
France has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (3) vs (0) France
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
France tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, France has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's France going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
France manages to get back to half guard.
France felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
France tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
France gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France looking to control.
France looking for a guillotine here but Burton defends easily.
Burton postures up.
France keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
France looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
France wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
France tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but France does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burton prevents France from improving his position.
Burton stalling.
France is looking to get back to full guard here but Burton has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (6) vs (0) France
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the action but France is working from the bottom.
France is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
France manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burton is working for a kimura but France is defending it quite comfortably.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but France is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. France knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burton is thwarting France's attempts to control the position.
France wants to get back to full guard.
France wants to control but Burton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. France doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burton.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
France is concentrating on defense, preventing Burton from advancing position.
Burton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
France is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (6) vs (4) France
France has his arm under Burton's chin here. Game over son! France squeezes tightly and Burton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darwin France!
A very excited looking Darwin France made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 3266 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (ranked 2134 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Burton is working for takedown but Bang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Burton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (3) vs (0) Bang
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bang is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bang looking for a sweep but Burton has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burton (5) vs (0) Bang
Burton trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
Bang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton prevents Bang from getting the reversal.
Bang wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Bang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burton wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Bang trying to control here.
Burton trying to control from Bang's half guard. Bang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burton has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.
Burton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bang is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is not content to let Burton control the position.
Burton prevents Bang from improving his position.
Burton is working for a kimura here but Bang manages to reverse the position and he's now in Burton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (5) vs (2) Bang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burton is keeping the position for now.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang controlling from the top position.
Bang trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Burton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (2) Bang
Burton wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Burton passes Bang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is looking to stall here but Bang recovers full guard.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (7) vs (4) Bang
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to keep Bang in close.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
Burton pulls Bang in to control the position.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (4) Bang
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is trying to maintain the position but Burton is very close to passing his half guard.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton is really struggling to control Bang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bang trying to control from the bottom.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Bang is trying to keep Burton in close.
Bang has an active guard here but Burton has managed to pass into half guard.
Bang gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (9) vs (6) Bang
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bang trying to move into half guard but instead Burton has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (11) vs (6) Bang
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burton passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (14) vs (6) Bang
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Burton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burton wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burton trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Jack Burton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Deck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deck.
Deck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Deck has been cut.
Deck misses with a lunging right hand
and Burton counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Deck gets caught flat footed, as Burton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Deck keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Deck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burton is controlling him.
Burton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burton's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Burton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Deck defending against the ground and pound.
Burton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Deck!
Burton lands a heavy elbow.
My spies in Skulls house of pain inform me that Burton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Burton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Deck is rocked!#CUT2#
Jason Deck's cut is getting worse.
Deck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deck tries to get out of the position.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Deck is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deck in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Jason Deck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Burton controlling from the full mount.
Deck seems to have got his legs back now.
Burton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Jason Deck's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Deck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Burton!
An out of breath Jack Burton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GAMMA#599 Yount v Sito
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burton.
Burton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burton misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Davis gets caught napping as Burton dives in and scores a takedown. Davis manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton being controlled here momentarily.
Davis controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burton is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burton scrambles back to his feet.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burton. #T3#
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a nice body shot.
Burton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burton misses the jab.
Burton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burton scores with a kick to the body.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burton drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Burton.
Burton blocks a body shot from Davis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton prevents a body shot from Davis.
A left hand lands to the body for Burton.
Burton pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Burton presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Burton prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Davis tries to work over Burton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis tries a body shot but Burton blocks it.
Burton lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis pushes Burton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burton prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burton's elbow.
Burton blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Burton is trying to trip Davis. He has hold of a leg but Davis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davis trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burton moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Crunch! Burton slams his shin into Davis's torso.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davis is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Davis circles away and we're back to standing.
Burton checks a leg kick nicely.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Burton saw it coming and moves away.
Davis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burton tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Davis checks a low kick from Burton.
Davis throws out a counter right but Burton avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burton.
Burton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corey Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Burton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
Davis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Davis swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burton throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis cracks Burton with a good jab.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burton dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Burton's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Burton has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Davis on the inside. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Burton wants a takedown.
Burton avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis stops a takedown attempt from Burton.
Burton throws a head punch that misses.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Burton.
Burton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Burton.
Jack Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Burton.
Burton throws a head punch that misses.
Burton misses with an elbow over the top.
Burton goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
Burton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Burton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Davis 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Burton misses with a straight right.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Burton's leg but Burton calmly moves out of range.
Corey Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burton.
Burton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Burton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Burton instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Burton.
Burton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.#T1#
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Burton misses with some punches.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis is trying to push Burton away but Burton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burton lands a shoulder strike.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Burton, against the cage.
Burton lands with a light punch inside.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
Davis misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
Burton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Davis will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Burton thuds his shin into the meat of Davis's side.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Burton is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Burton instigates a clinch. #TD#
Burton has picked Davis up - he's going for a ride! Burton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Davis gets full guard.#T3#
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton postures up.
Burton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis avoids the head kick by Burton.
Davis moves out of range as Burton throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Burton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis counters with a good low kick that Burton was not able to check.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Burton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Burton throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Burton.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Davis!
Post fight, Corey Davis took to the microphone: 'Olympics baby!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#593 Quinn v Bennet
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burton trying to control but Miyata postures up.
Miyata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyata's back!
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata wants to control his opponent's hands but Burton gets his hands free.
Miyata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyata keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Burton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Miyata has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Burton.
Burton misses with an elbow to the head.
Miyata can't escape the position.
Miyata is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burton trying to control.#T2#
Burton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
Burton defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miyata 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.
Miyata has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyata or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad.
Burton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miyata throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Miyata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miyata to score with a decent uppercut.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.#T3#
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyata.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Miyata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miyata is out of range.
A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target.
A cross from Miyata lands.
Miyata moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burton blocks a jab.
Burton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miyata avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.#T4##TD#
Burton scores with a takedown into Miyata's guard.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Miyata tries to bench press Burton off him but Burton keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata manages to get back to half guard.
Burton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miyata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Miyata lands with an overhand left.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miyata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyata lands a jab to the nose.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Miyata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Miyata crashes against the mat.
Burton is not content to let Miyata control the position.
Miyata tries to move to full mount but Burton actually manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burton defending well though.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burton trying to control here.
Miyata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jack Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Miyata is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyata to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burton trying to hold on to Miyata's head to control him but Miyata postures up.
Miyata trying to mount his opponent but Burton defends it.
Miyata throws a strike but Burton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Miyata misses with a leg kick
and Burton counters with a body kick that stops Miyata in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata.
Miyata avoids a kick to the body.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burton back to the cage. Miyata follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miyata cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Miyata.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Miyata swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.#T4#
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Miyata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton lands a front kick.#TD#
Burton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Miyata is not content to let Burton control the position.
Miyata is looking to regain half guard here but Burton keeps moving and retains side control.
Burton wants to control but Miyata is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miyata throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Burton is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burton.
Jab from Burton.
Miyata lands with a cross.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miyata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miyata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's front leg with a kick but Miyata checks it.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Miyata misses with a hook.
Burton connects with a crisp jab.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.#T1#
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyata throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Miyata moved away.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Burton throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Miyata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burton has time to react.
Burton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton slips under a jab.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Miyata cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.
Miyata thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Miyata throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
Miyata checks a low kick from Burton.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
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!
Jab, jab by Miyata - just one landing.
Burton is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata connects with a looping right hand.
Burton throws a head kick but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miyata throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Miyata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Miyata scores with a four punch combination!
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyata throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch.
Burton tries to work over Miyata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Burton as the two fighters clinch.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burton.
Burton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burton has Miyata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Miyata scores with a shot to the side of Burton's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyata is looking for a takedown.
Burton blocks a body shot from Miyata.
Burton wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Miyata has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miyata pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Miyata dives into Burton's guard.
Miyata trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyata has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
After winning the bout, Kira Miyata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuznetsov is looking to land body kicks.
Burton is looking to clinch.
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Burton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burton. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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!
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.#T1#
Burton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back to recover.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burton cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Burton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range. #TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Kuznetsov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Burton is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Burton scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Burton.
#BC2#
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Burton.#T2#
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Burton knows he should have avoided that one.
Burton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burton looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznetsov. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burton throws a front kick that sends Kuznetsov stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Burton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
Burton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Burton.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Burton lands a high kick!
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Burton lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Burton counters with a low kick, right behind Kuznetsov 's knee.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuznetsov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burton rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Burton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burton misses with a head kick.
Burton lands a nice shot that snaps Kuznetsov's head back.
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
Burton blocks a leg kick.
Burton throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Burton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range and Burton settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Burton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Burton counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
#T1#
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Burton looks to throw a body kick
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Burton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov looks for the body kick but Burton saw that one coming.
Burton scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Burton lands but Kuznetsov takes it in his stride.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton.#T2#
Burton cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burton.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Burton off balance momentarily.#TD#
Burton scores with a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Burton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jack Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burton is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES2#
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Burton tried to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
Burton throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burton tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way.
Burton shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Burton tries to work over Kuznetsov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton dominated that second round.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton lands a leg kick that knocks Kuznetsov off balance momentarily.
Burton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Burton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.#TD#
Burton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burton is keen to just control but Kuznetsov is a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well.
Burton passes to side control. #T1#
Burton controls the position.
Burton misses with the ground and pound.
Burton trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Burton drags him back down.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Burton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuznetsov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burton's guard! Nice work there by Kuznetsov! #SUB#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burton has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Burton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton controlling from the top position.
Burton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burton can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burton.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Burton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuznetsov.
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Burton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Burton scores with a takedown into Small's guard.
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton forces his way into half guard.
Burton not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Small tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Small can't escape the position.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Small is on top in guard.
#T3#
Small postures up.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Small works over Burton with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burton wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Small postures up in Burton's guard and throws a big left but Burton blocks it.
Small postures up.
Burton is really struggling to control Small but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Small scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burton's hands.#TD2#
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Burton manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small cracks Burton with a solid left hand.#T2#
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small forces his way into half guard.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Burton is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Small there.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small 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 Small passes into side control!
Burton parries the strikes from Small easily there. Small is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burton to escape.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Small scores with a couple of short elbows.
Small is chipping away with strikes.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Small is working Burton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burton wants to control but Small postures up.
Burton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Small cracks Burton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small working the ground and pound from side control.
Burton trying his best to control but Small has mounted him.
Small punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Small blocks a body shot from Burton.
Small looking for a takedown.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Small takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton tries to counter with a takedown but Small is quick to defend against it.
Burton moves away from the strike by Small.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Small avoided it.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Small gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Small blocks a head kick by Burton.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burton throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it.
Small might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Small 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.
Burton moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Small works Burton's body with a nice hook.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Burton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small scores with a punch to the head.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burton in his tracks.
Burton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burton won't be happy with that.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanford jabs Burton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burton tries to clinch up but Sanford circles away and keeps his distance.
Burton slips a jab from Sanford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burton 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 Sanford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanford is looking to land body kicks.
Burton attempts a counter takedown but Sanford avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sanford darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Burton tries a body shot but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burton's elbow. #BC2#
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford throws a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanford. Burton shrugs it off though.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
Burton is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Sanford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Sanford throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
Burton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Burton.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanford - the referee stops the clock and Burton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanford. Burton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanford.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanford looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Lamont Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Burton.
Sanford takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford digs a right hand into Burton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burton's gas tank.
Burton prevents a body shot from Sanford.
Burton misses with a body punch.
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burton managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
#T2#
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Sanford avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Burton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burton or not.
Sanford told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sanford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford works on Burton's body with a couple of short punches.
Burton working hard to break the clinch.
Sanford is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanford down to the mat. Sanford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamont Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sanford throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
Sanford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Burton misses with a kick to the body
and Sanford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burton connects with an inside leg kick.
Burton tries to clinch but Sanford is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burton.
Nice defenses there by Burton.
Burton scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sanford misses its intended target.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burton tries to land a front kick but Sanford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burton checks a leg kick nicely.
Burton blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Sanford cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Sanford throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Burton looks to clinch
and Sanford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sanford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burton.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton throws a front kick aimed at Sanford's knee but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Sanford.
Burton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Sanford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurton.
Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanford checks the leg kick.
Burton throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Burton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanford thumps Burton with a low kick.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanford defends it nicely.
Sanford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanford!
Burton wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Sanford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanford wants to clinch up but Burton keeps it at a distance.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Burton throws a chopping leg kick but Sanford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burton will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Burton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Burton walks into a jab.
Sanford missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanford thumps Burton with a low kick.
Sanford tries to work over Burton's front leg with a kick but Burton checks it. #T2#
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Sanford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanford throws a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Burton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanford thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Sanford takes one to the chin there.
Burton blocks a head kick by Sanford.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanford as he connects with a hook.
Burton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford swinging wildly here.
Lamont Sanford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Sanford misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burton misses the target.
Burton doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanford circles away.
Burton wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Burton connects with a solid leg kick.
Burton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burton - the referee stops the clock and Sanford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burton. Sanford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanford avoids the head kick by Burton.
A nice side step and Sanford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanford scores with a sloppy right hand. Burton should have avoided that one.
Sanford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burton.
Sanford scores with a shot to the body.
Burton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanford's calf.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Sanford backs away, Burton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burton's head.#T4#
Burton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford flicks out a counter leg kick but Burton steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burton has Sanford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burton or not.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
Burton is trying to drag Sanford to the mat but Sanford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanford.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from Sanford.
Burton blocks a body shot from Sanford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Sanford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamont Sanford's cut.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sanford does it's job there.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Sanford lands a jab.
Burton lands with a cross.
Burton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body.
Burton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanford if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanford blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Sanford gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage. #T1#
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanford avoids a kick to the body.
Sanford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burton swings for the body but Sanford moves out of range.
Burton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanford.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanford! But no joy.
Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burton.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanford.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Burton misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Burton.
A little jabbing left from Sanford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton goes for a double leg but Sanford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanford continues to drive forward.
Sanford throws a big counter head kick but Burton avoids it with no problem.
Sanford throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Burton staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Burton
and Sanford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanford.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Sanford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Sanford.
Sanford throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Sanford moves into the clinch.
Lamont Sanford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sanford connects with a high kick.
Burton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanford moves out of range of the leg kick from Burton.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Sanford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford throws a head kick that half lands.
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanford's sensitive parts.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses.
And Burton counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanford blocks it.
Sanford throws a lazy head kick
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton moves in looking to clinch but Sanford pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Sanford.
Burton throws a chopping leg kick but Sanford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Burton.
Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Sanford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanford 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Sanford!
Lamont Sanford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#575 Gage v Richards
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Burton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lamb.
A shot to the liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb dips to his left and cracks Burton with an uppercut!
Burton looks to land a body kick but Lamb moved away.
Lamb lands a jab to the nose.
Lamb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton slips a straight right by Lamb.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A combination from Lamb does no damage.
Burton slips under a jab from Lamb.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lamb just manages to avoid it.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Lamb misses. #CL#
Lamb tries to keep at a distance but Burton has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Burton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lamb can't fight it off and eventually Burton manages to take the fight to the floor. Lamb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb managing to control the position.
Lamb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lamb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Burton preventing the sweep.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamb is retaining full guard.
Lamb pulls Burton in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lamb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamb checks a leg kick.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
#T3#
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton throws a leg kick that misses.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Lamb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Lamb misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Burton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Lamb takes a shot to the head.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Lamb throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Burton takes one to the side of the head.
Lamb checks a low kick from Burton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamb throws out the jab.
As Lamb backs away, Burton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burton throws out a leg kick but Lamb moves out of range and Burton only half commits.
It seemed like Lamb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamb might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamb in the body.
Burton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Lamb finds it's way through Burton's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burton 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 Lamb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lamb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Lamb lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Lamb.
Burton throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Burton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamb sprawls and moves away.
Darren Lamb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamb! But no joy.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamb is just out of range.
Lamb connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Lamb stuns Burton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burton swivels and escapes.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
Burton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamb is out of range. #TD2#
Lamb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lamb's best efforts.#SUB#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lamb pulls his head out easily.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Lamb is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lamb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working. #SUB#
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Lamb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burton trying to hold on to Lamb's head to control him but Lamb postures up.
Burton gets back to full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Burton's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burton's guard.
Lamb is looking to advance position but Burton won't allow it.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard. #T3#
Lamb with the ground and pound but Burton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lamb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burton's head.
Lamb won't allow Burton to sweep him here. #SUB#
Burton looking for subs off his back but Lamb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Burton trying to hold on to Lamb's head to control him but Lamb postures up.
Nice strikes from Lamb there. #T4#
Burton wants to improve his position but Lamb is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as Lamb sits in half guard.
Darren Lamb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burton trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Lamb there.
Lamb drops an elbow to the side of Burton's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lamb wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lamb is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Lamb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Burton throws a push kick but Lamb slaps the foot to one side.
Lamb with the counter takedown but Burton avoids it easily.
Lamb with a jab.
Burton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burton throws a body kick that misses.
Lamb throws a shot to the body.
Lamb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Lamb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burton's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Burton wants to hit a switch here but Lamb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burton there!
Lamb is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lamb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lamb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lamb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lamb avoids the attempt from Burton to control.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lamb trying to control but Burton is having none of it.
Lamb working Burton over with strikes here.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Lamb's attempts to control the action.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lamb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burton is looking to escape. #T3#
Lamb pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton tries to hold on but Lamb pushes him away.
Burton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lamb prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Lamb landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lamb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lamb landing strikes from the mount.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Lamb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burton looks a forlorn figure.
Lamb wants to control the pace but Burton is squirming around nicely.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Lamb isn't that keen on the idea.
Burton 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 flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lamb blocks the strikes from Burton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lamb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamb winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
A very excited looking Darren Lamb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 29, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Jack Burton. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fuujin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Burton
Burton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Burton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burton.
Fuujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burton wants to control the position but Fuujin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuujin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Burton
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burton tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burton gets back to half guard.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuujin is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Fuujin seems content to control.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Fuujin is very close to passing his half guard.
Burton won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control but can't.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
Fuujin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (8) vs (0) Burton
Fuujin takes a little break here. Burton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burton manages to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to control but Fuujin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (11) vs (0) Burton
Fuujin is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is trying to control Fuujin's posture but Fuujin avoids it.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Fuujin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fuujin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fuujin trying to control the position but Burton is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a sweep.
Burton prevents Fuujin from improving position.
Burton is trying to control Fuujin's posture but Fuujin avoids it.
Fuujin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burton tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
Burton has his hands clasped together around Fuujin's back. He's all about the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is pressing down on Burton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burton is holding on for now.
Burton is pressing down on Fuujin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Fuujin from controlling successfully.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Fuujin is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Burton trying to control from the bottom.
Burton is not content to let Fuujin control the position.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to pass Burton's guard but actually Burton recovers to full guard.
Fuujin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fuujin sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Burton doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fuujin paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Burton - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jack Burton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Jack Burton. Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by راقصة صغيرة. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semerkhet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burton is looking for a takedown.
Burton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semerkhet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burton gets control of Semerkhet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton controls Semerkhet momentarily but Semerkhet frees himself.
Semerkhet slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) inform us that Burton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Semerkhet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burton wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Semerkhet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burton looking for a guillotine here but Semerkhet defends easily.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Semerkhet pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.
Burton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Semerkhet won't allow Burton to sweep him here.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Semerkhet from controlling successfully.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Burton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Semerkhet is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Burton pulls down on the head and he's put Semerkhet to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Burton!
Jack Burton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton and Bastyn Dall. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dall to the mat! Dall manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burton (2) vs (0) Dall
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (0) Dall
Burton controlling from the full mount.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burton has passed into half guard.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burton tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Burton 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (8) vs (2) Dall
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (5) Dall
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Burton is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (8) Dall
Burton is looking to get to half guard.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burton regains half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (12) vs (8) Dall
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks Burton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (12) vs (10) Dall
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dall is sitting in close to Burton's body. Burton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
A victorious Jack Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michal Tarnowski and Jack Burton. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michal Tarnowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Burton gets caught flat footed, as Tarnowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tarnowski (2) vs (0) Burton
Tarnowski trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton looking to control.
Burton working for a triangle but Tarnowski defends it easily.
Tarnowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarnowski wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarnowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burton trying to keep a closed guard but Tarnowski is proving a slippery customer.
Burton has his feet on Tarnowski's thighs here. He's pushed Tarnowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tarnowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Burton!
A very excited looking Jack Burton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton and Alex Silva. Jack Burton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Burton.
Burton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Burton manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burton (2) vs (0) Silva
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burton trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burton is now in half guard.
Burton controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva controlling the position for now.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
Burton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Burton is controlling well.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Burton controlling the action here.
Silva wants to control but Burton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burton prevents Silva from improving his position.
Burton wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burton in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Burton to pass to mount.
Silva is staying active underneath Burton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burton controlling the action here.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva keeping hold of Burton's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burton is now in half guard.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Burton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
Burton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva trying to control here.
Burton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Burton is very close to passing his half guard.
Burton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Burton 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.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (5) vs (0) Silva
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Burton wants to control but Silva has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Burton trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Burton wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burton stalling.
Silva is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva controlling the position.
Burton stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Burton postures up.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (0) Silva
Burton controlling the position from side mount.
Burton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva wants to control but Burton postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva prevents Burton from improving position.
Burton moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Burton (10) vs (0) Silva
Burton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burton is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva wants to hold on but Burton pushes him away.
Burton tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Burton controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva regains half guard.
Burton tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Silva is in trouble now - Burton has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (13) vs (0) Silva
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Burton's attempts to control the action.
Silva regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burton defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (16) vs (0) Silva
And that's the end of the fight!
Burton takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Jack Burton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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