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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Burke misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Burke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burke lands in his opponent's guard.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet but Burke passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Burke is looking for a kimura here.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Burke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Bradshaw manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Burke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradshaw manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet but Burke passes into half guard.
Bradshaw is looking to escape.#T2##ES2#
Bradshaw manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Burke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bradshaw regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Bradshaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Burke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bradshaw tries to kick Burke off but Burke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bradshaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Burke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradshaw is trying to stand back up but Burke is controlling him
Burke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Bradshaw manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Burke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Burke jumps into guard, dragging Bradshaw to the mat.
Bradshaw won't allow Burke to get back to his feet.
Burke is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Bradshaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burke manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bradshaw has Burke in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burke prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES2#
Bradshaw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Burke looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Curtis Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bradshaw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burke is trying to stand back up but Bradshaw is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke missing with punches from the bottom.
Bradshaw wants to stand up but Burke has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Burke wants to control but Bradshaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Curtis Bradshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burke is trying to maintain the position but Bradshaw is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Burke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burke lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Bradshaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##TD2#
Bradshaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burke sprawls well initially but Bradshaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burke trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bradshaw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bradshaw has cracked it and Burke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bradshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Bradshaw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Burke misses with the combination.
Rodman misses with a two punch combination.
Rodman's coach down at !!!!!cheapest gym in rio!!!!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burke dodges the punch combination from Rodman.
Rodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Burke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodman tries to clinch up
and Burke counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rodman gets the takedown into side control.
Burke controls the position for a moment.
Rodman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burke sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodman trying to control the action but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke is trying to control Rodman's posture but Rodman avoids it.
Burke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodman's best efforts.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Rodman. #SUB2#
Rodman seems to be working for a kimura but Burke defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Burke pushes Rodman off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Burke gets caught napping as Rodman dives in and scores a takedown. Burke manages to retain guard.#ES#
Burke is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rodman looks winded!
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
Rodman is trying to break the clinch but Burke is controlling him.#TD2#
Rodman pulls guard successfully.
Burke stands up over Rodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Rodman looking for subs off his back but Burke has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Rodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Burke there.
Burke wants to stand up but Rodman has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU#
Burke decides to stand up. #TD#
Burke scores with a takedown into Rodman's guard.#T4#
Rodman controls Burke momentarily but Burke frees himself.
Burke lands a couple of digs.
Burke lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Rodman to follow him. #TD#
Burke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodman's guard.
Burke stands up over Rodman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Burke dominated that round.
That's time! Burke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Burke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eric Burke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodman is trying to control the position but Burke postures up. #SUB2#
Rodman has his foot on Burke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burke works his way back into a safe position though.
Burke trying to control but Rodman is working from the bottom.
Burke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodman is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Rodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burke defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Burke gets to his feet - Rodman follows without any prompting.
Rodman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burke counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Burke drives through with a takedown into Rodman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burke works over Rodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Burke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burke content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodman has a closed guard, preventing Burke from standing up.
Rodman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burke postures up and lands a big shot to Rodman's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burke's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Burke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Burke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2#
Rodman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burke stacks Rodman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burke!
Burke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Burke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodman has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Burke stands up.
Dennis Rodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD#
Burke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodman sprawls well initially but Burke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodman is trying to maintain the position but Burke is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke is nestled in close to Rodman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Burke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodman on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodman's guard now, I'm sure.
Burke working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Burke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burke won't allow Rodman to get back to his feet.
Rodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Rodman to follow him.
Dennis Rodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burke shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodman tries to sprawl out of it but Burke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodman can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rodman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Rodman gets caught flat footed, as Burke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burke is standing up over Rodman. Rodman looks to escape but Burke dives into side control.
#REVB#
Rodman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Burke stands up. #T2##TD#
Burke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodman seems a little lost for a moment, as Burke dominates the positioning.#SU#
Burke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Burke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Rodman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##TD#
Burke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodman tries to improve position but can't.
Burke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Burke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Burke scoring with punches and elbows.
Burke advances nicely into full mount.
Burke dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Burke wants to finish this one by submission but Rodman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Burke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke breaks from Rodman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Burke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burke dives in and scores a takedown into Scarlet's guard.
Scarlet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burke is controlling him.
Scarlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burke.
Scarlet wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it.
Scarlet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Scarlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burke. #SUB2#
Scarlet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burke defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlet looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarlet, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD2#
Burke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burke controls Scarlet momentarily but Scarlet frees himself.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Scarlet is looking to work some ground and pound but Burke has wrist control.
Scarlet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
It looks like Scarlet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Burke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haruko Scarlet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Burke backs off Scarlet throws a huge counter combo but Burke manages to avoid it all.
Burke scores with a jab. Scarlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3##TD2#
Scarlet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burke pushes Scarlet off but Scarlet dives into side control.
Scarlet moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Burke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burke looking for a sweep but Scarlet has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Scarlet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scarlet blocks Burke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Scarlet content just to control the position here.
Scarlet blocks Burke's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scarlet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scarlet lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burke hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haruko Scarlet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Scarlet forces Burke back against the cage and clinches.
Scarlet effectively controlling the action here.
Burke is trying to drag Scarlet to the mat but Scarlet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burke tries to pull guard but Scarlet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Scarlet has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burke regains guard immediately.
Scarlet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scarlet's guard. #REVR##T1#
Scarlet wants to stand up but Burke is controlling him.
Burke won't allow Scarlet to sweep him here.
Scarlet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burke throwing strikes but missing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB2#
Scarlet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burke distracts Scarlet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scarlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scarlet is trying to keep Burke in close.
#SUB2#
Burke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scarlet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burke has managed to get both his arms back between Scarlet's legs - danger averted.
Scarlet managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scarlet wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Scarlet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Scarlet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burke is trying to defend but Scarlet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Scarlet seems content to control.#T4#
Scarlet working the head and body with strikes.
Burke is looking to escape.
Scarlet wants to stand up but Burke has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scarlet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Scarlet connects with a nice short shot to Burke's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scarlet seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Scarlet slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haruko Scarlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Scarlet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burke punching from the bottom.
Scarlet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scarlet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Scarlet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Scarlet lands a nice shot to the head.
Scarlet content just to control the position here.
Burke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scarlet is looking to advance position but Burke won't allow it.
Scarlet slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Burke has hold of Scarlet's hands but Scarlet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Scarlet tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Burke.
Scarlet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burke tries to kick Scarlet off but Scarlet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scarlet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Scarlet tries to pass to full mount but Burke defends it.
Scarlet trying to control the pace.
Scarlet moves nicely into side control.
Scarlet controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scarlet avoids the strikes from the bottom by Burke.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Scarlet shoots in and gets a takedown into Burke's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burke striking off his back but it's not causing Scarlet any problems.
Eric Burke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haruko Scarlet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scarlet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haruko Scarlet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scarlet 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruko Scarlet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale tries to clinch up
and Burke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Barksdale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Burke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barksdale is controlling him.
Burke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burke really is a fat lump.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Burke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Burke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barksdale looks winded!
Barksdale tries to roll over but Burke keeps him under control.
Barksdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burke is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke wants to stand up but Barksdale has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Barksdale trying to hold on to Burke's head to control him but Burke postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Burke is looking for a kimura here.
Burke throwing shots but Barksdale is blocking nicely.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burke.
Despite the aggression on Barksdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##TD2#
Barksdale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burke did well to prevent Barksdale getting side control.
Burke is trying to escape back to his feet but Barksdale uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burke trying his best to control but Barksdale has mounted him.
Burke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Burke wants to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
We've been informed that Barksdale has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Burke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burke tries to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barksdale landing shots from mount. #T4#
Burke is working to get back to half guard.
Barksdale controlling the pace for now.
Burke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burke wants to control but Barksdale is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Barksdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barksdale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burke's head.
Burke wants to improve his position but Barksdale is controlling well.
Burke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burke is pressing down on Barksdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Barksdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burke.#TD2#
Barksdale shoots in and bounces Burke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burke is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke wants to stand but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Burke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Burke wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barksdale pinned against the cage. Barksdale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale tests Burke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale works over Burke's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Barksdale darts in and clinches Burke up against the cage.#T4#
Barksdale is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burke wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burke jumps guard but Barksdale turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Burke breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Barksdale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burke sprawls well initially but Barksdale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burke punching from the bottom.
Barksdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barksdale prevents Burke from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale 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##TD2#
Barksdale shoots in and gets a takedown into Burke's guard.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burke's head.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burke pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
Burke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burke is striking from the bottom but Barksdale uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Burke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Burke dodges it nicely.
Barksdale has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Burke works to full guard.
Burke has Barksdale pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burke controls his leg.
Avon Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barksdale blocks the strikes from Burke.
Burke trying to control here.
#T3#
Burke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barksdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burke is positioning himself well to prevent Barksdale advancing to mount.
Burke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burke is doing well to control the position and prevent Barksdale from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Burke moved away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burke!
Burke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Burke controls the position for a moment.
Burke misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burke regains half guard.
Eric Burke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barksdale 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blount napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blount trying to control but Burke flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Blount trying to control the hands but Burke won't let him.
Burke controlling well, preventing Blount from escaping the position.
Blount just trying to survive but Burke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Burke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blount has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burke working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burke is persistently looking for the submission but Blount is defending it well.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Burke scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Blount is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Blount is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Burke has locked on a rear naked choke here! Blount is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Burke!
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