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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Burton misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burton slips a jab from Black.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
Black swinging wildly here.
As Black tries to get set, Burton tries to push him back and clinch up but Black manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Black tries to sprawl but Burton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Black is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black has hold of Burton's hands but Burton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Burton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burton trying to control the pace.
Burton stops Black from getting back to his feet.
Burton 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.
Black wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from Burton.
Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burton working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burton prevents Black from improving his position.
Burton slows the pace down in half guard.
Burton working Black over with strikes.
Burton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burton lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Black wants to control but Burton passes into side.
Burton working away.
Burton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Black to see if he's OK.
Burton controls the position.
Black tries to buck Burton off but Burton is having none of it.
Burton controlling the position from side mount.
Burton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is letting Burton control him for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Burton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Black down.
Black is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Black explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Burton takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton tries to break free but Black pushes him back against the cage.
Burton slowing the pace effectively.
Black is trying to force a seperation but Burton has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Black manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burton.
Black swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Micheal Burton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black throws a series of strikes that have Burton backpedaling.
Black tests Burton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Burton is rocked!
Black rushes Burton with punches - Burton moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Burton goes down! Black follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Black!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
McGee fails to land the takedown.
Burton fails to land the takedown.
McGee shoots in but Burton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGee.
McGee misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
McGee is looking for a takedown.
Micheal Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McGee.#BC2#
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
McGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Burton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGee throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
Burton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burton smiles and moves away.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown. Burton tries to sprawl out of it but McGee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burton goes for a double leg but McGee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGee continues to drive forward.#T2#
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton goes for a double leg but McGee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGee continues to drive forward.
McGee 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.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Burton in a clinch.
McGee tries to pull guard but Burton holds him up against the cage and eventually McGee drops back down to his feet.
Burton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burtons head.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3##BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burton, pushing him back against the cage.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment.
McGee tries to pull guard but Burton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGee 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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4##BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Burton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McGee 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McGee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McGee forces Burton back against the cage and clinches.
McGee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burton to keep the fight standing.
McGee looking for a takedown.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Burton throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Burton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGee, up you get!
Micheal Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Burton sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! Burton avoids it this time.
Burton tries for a takedown but McGee circles away easily
and McGee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
Micheal Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McGee.#CL2#
McGee drives through and clinches with Burton against the cage.
#T2#
Burton trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burton into the cage.
McGee tries to pull guard but Burton won't allow it.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee jumps guard but Burton stands there with McGee around his waist. McGee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
McGee shoots in but Burton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
As McGee looks to move away, Burton throws a big counter combo but McGee just gets out of the way.
McGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Burton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and McGee counters by clinching up. #BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from McGee.
McGee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burton as he avoids it easily.
Adam McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGee avoids it really well and circles away.
McGee misses with the combination.
Adam McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
McGee has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McGee 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Burton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burton throws a big counter combination but McGee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGee goes for a double leg but Burton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burton continues to drive forward.#CL2#
McGee instigates a clinch.
Burton looking to stall.
#BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGee pinned against the cage. McGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burton wants it to stay on the feet.
Micheal Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McGee.#T1#
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Burton is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
McGee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McGee gets a clinch. #T2#
McGee is trying to pull guard but Burton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burton's face.
Burton is pushing McGee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGee taking a breather.
McGee is trying to pull guard but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
Adam McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
McGee is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Burton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGee manages to circle out of the way.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burton as he avoids it easily.
McGee has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Burton is trying to force a seperation but McGee has the dominant position.
McGee tries to pull guard but Burton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burton misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McGee has Burton up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
Micheal Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGee somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGee 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam McGee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Snape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD2#
Snape drops Burton with a right and a left! Snape comes rushing in but Burton regains his composure and manages to keep Snape in guard.
#ROC2#
Burton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Micheal Burton has been cut.
Burton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oh Burton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snape is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snape stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Snape trying to control the position but Burton is working away.
Burton is pushing Snape's head away, looking to escape. Snape manages to hold on to the position though.
Burton trying to remain calm as Snape controls from the top position.
Burton can't do much from the bottom here.
Snape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.
Snape cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Snape is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snape is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Snape is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Snape is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Burton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Snape looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snape has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Snape trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burton is working to get back to half guard.
Snape manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burton to take his back!
Burton covers up after that shot from Snape.
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Snape keeps control of the position.
Snape scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burton is looking for a way out.
Burton trying to control but not successfully.
Snape trying to control.
Snape looks winded!
Snape connects with a big shot to the side of Burton's head.
Snape lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Snape looking for the RNC.
Burton trying to control the action but Snape just sinks the hooks in.
Snape controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
Burton is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Snape looking for the choke from the back.
Burton wants to escape the position.
Snape trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
Burton rolls, trying to escape but Snape keeps control of the position.
Snape tries to keep control of the position but Burton is staying busy.#T2#
Burton can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Burton is trying to defend against the choke here but Snape has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Snape Tightens the hold and Burton taps out furiously! Snape displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Severus Snape!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
Kambosos Jr misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch.
Burton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kambosos Jr up against the cage.
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kambosos Jr's efforts to push away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Burton manages to break the clinch.
Kambosos Jr misses with the combination.
It appears Burton was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD#
Burton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kambosos Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kambosos Jr has wrist control.
Burton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kambosos Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kambosos Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kambosos Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kambosos Jr looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
Kambosos Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burton. #BC#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George Kambosos Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kambosos Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kambosos Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Kambosos Jr throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Burton counters by clinching up. #BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Kambosos Jr lands a nice hook to Burton's body. Burton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kambosos Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kambosos Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kambosos Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kambosos Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Burton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kambosos Jr did well to prevent Burton getting side control.
Kambosos Jr looks winded!
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!
Kambosos Jr pushes Burton off looking to stand but Burton dives back in and keeps control.
Kambosos Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burton is nestled in close to Kambosos Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Burton connects with a nice short shot to Kambosos Jr's temple.
Burton slows the pace down in half guard.
Kambosos Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kambosos Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kambosos Jr throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Burton is looking to counter the offense by Kambosos Jr and move into the clinch.
Kambosos Jr misses with a wild combination.
Burton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kambosos Jr avoids it.
Kambosos Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kambosos Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kambosos Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kambosos Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambosos Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Burton counters by clinching up.
Burton avoiding damage.
#T1#
Kambosos Jr is trying to break free.#BC#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Kambosos Jr as he connects with a hook.
Kambosos Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burton is defended easily by Kambosos Jr.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Burton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burton lands in his opponent's guard.
Burton 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.
Burton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kambosos Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burton landing with the ground and pound.
Kambosos Jr wants to stand and escape but Burton is having none of it. #T3#
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burton lands a couple of digs.
Burton is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kambosos Jr is breathing heavily.#TD#
Burton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kambosos Jr tries to kick Burton off in order to stand up. Burton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton takes a little break here. Kambosos Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Burton working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kambosos Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burton connects with a decent elbow.
Micheal Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burton working the head with strikes.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burton cracks Kambosos Jr with a big right hand but Kambosos Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burton slows the pace down.
Burton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here as Burton stalls from top position.
Kambosos Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Micheal Burton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Burton tries to clinch there but Kambosos Jr circles away.
Burton wants to clinch up but Kambosos Jr keeps it at a distance.
Kambosos Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burton. #BC#
Burton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kambosos Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burton if he has to take too many more of those.
Kambosos Jr scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Kambosos Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kambosos Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Kambosos Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Kambosos Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Burton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kambosos Jr!
Kambosos Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Burton happy to just control the position for now.
Burton lands an elbow. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Burton.
Burton taking a breather here.
Kambosos Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kambosos Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burton.
Burton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kambosos Jr some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burton staying calm.
Burton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burton cracks Kambosos Jr with a big right hand but Kambosos Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Burton crashes against the mat.
Kambosos Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kambosos Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kambosos Jr misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Burton moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burton.
Burton just leaning against Kambosos Jr, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kennedy lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Micheal Burton has been cut.
Burton avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burton blocks a jab.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kennedy!
#ROC2#
Burton is rocked!
Liam Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Burton's jaw. Burton's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Kennedy does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range. #TD#
Burton gets the takedown into side control.
Burton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet here but Burton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miller's back.
Burton has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Burton is in full control for now. #T1#
Miller is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burton throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Burton misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller avoids the strikes from Burton. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good control from Burton.
Burton connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miller to escape the position.
Burton controlling the position well here. Miller rolled but Burton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burton lands a shot to the body. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Burton lands punches and elbows.
Miller grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Miller covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Burton missing with strikes from the back.
Can Miller hold on?! Burton is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Miller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burton missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burton misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Burton! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Miller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Lowe 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.
#CL2#
Lowe closes the distance and pushes Burton back into the cage.
Lowe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lowe is trying to pull guard but Burton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lowe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Micheal Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Lowe.
Lowe is trying to pull guard but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lowe jumps guard but Burton stands there with Lowe around his waist. Lowe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lowe is trying to pull guard but Burton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burton walks away with a smile on his face. Lowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burton dives in and grabs Lowe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lowe pushes down on Burton's head and hops out.#TD2#
Lowe gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Lowe is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Lowe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lowe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lowe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burton sees it coming and defends easily.
Burton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lowe. #SUB2#
Lowe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lowe on the ground.
Burton moves into full guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton is stalling in the full guard.
Burton wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Lowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lowe, not yet.
Burton cracks Lowe with a solid left hand.
Burton connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Burton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lowe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lowe being controlled here, momentarily.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lowe slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Burton.#T4#
Burton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burton looking to control.
Lowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Burton lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Lowe preventing the sweep.
Burton is trying to keep Lowe in close.
Lowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowe advances to half guard. #SUB#
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Lowe lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Lowe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Burton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Lowe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burton tries to buck Lowe off but Lowe is having none of it.#SUB2#
Lowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lowe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lowe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Burton is rocked!
Lowe working over Burton with some ground and pound. Burton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Burton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Lowe is trying for a kimura here. Burton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lowe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Lowe!
Dan Lowe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Burton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Watts for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Watts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watts looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.#T1#
Burton working over Watts with some ground and pound. Watts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton is taking a breather. Watts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Watts is looking to control Burton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Watts avoid being mounted?
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton lands strikes from half guard.
Burton slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Burton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watts has hold of Burton's hands but Burton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burton lands with a punch from half guard.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Watts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burton working the head and body with strikes.
Burton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Watts trying to control from the bottom.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burton passes into side control, despite Watts's attempt to control the position.
Burton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burton just content to control the position. #T4#
Watts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burton cracks Watts with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Burton stalls from top position.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Burton stands up and beckons Watts to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Watts gets caught napping as Burton dives in and scores a takedown. Watts manages to retain guard.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burton working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watts is breathing heavily.
Burton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Burton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.
Burton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burton connects with a couple of short punches.
Watts controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watts has momentary wrist control but Burton slips an elbow through the middle.
Burton landing some decent shots from guard.
Burton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Watts instigates a clinch.
Watts is trying to break free.
Watts wants a takedown.
Burton looking to throw knees to the head but Watts is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watts quickly recovers to half guard.
Burton drops an elbow to the side of Watts's head.
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. Burton connects with a nice short shot to Watts's temple.
Burton is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Burton stands up out of the half guard.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Watts gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Watts replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burton blocks it well.#CL#
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Watts.#BC#
Burton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Watts. #TD#
Burton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Watts was covering up waiting for the punch and Burton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton is working Watts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watts quickly recovers to half guard.
Burton slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watts wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
#T1#
Burton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burton controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Burton there.
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.
Burton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Watts has hold of Burton's hands but Burton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burton not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Burton there. #T3#
Burton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burton in particular looking to stall.
Watts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Watts wants to get back to full guard.
Burton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Burton stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burton showed some decent athleticism there.
Burton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burton winds up and cracks Watts with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Burton decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burton.
Burton controlling the position from side mount.
Micheal Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Sutton.
Sutton is trying to push Burton away but Burton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutton is trying to force a seperation but Burton has the dominant position.
Burton wants a takedown.
Sutton has Burton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Burton breaks the clinch.
Sutton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burton counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burton drives through with a takedown into Sutton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burton landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sutton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Burton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sutton looking to control but Burton passes into half guard.
Burton content to control rather than advance.
Burton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutton is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Burton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sutton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sutton 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. Oh but Sutton is tightening it up a little... Burton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sutton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricki Sutton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Burton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritchie.
JJ Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritchie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Burton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ritchie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burton manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Ritchie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burton dominating with strikes here.
Burton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ritchie is in real trouble.
#T1#
Burton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Burton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ritchie tries to break free.
Ritchie looks winded!
Burton lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ritchie doesn't escape.
Burton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Burton scores with strikes from the back.
Burton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ritchie doesn't escape. #T2#
Burton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ritchie's head.
Burton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burton is working the ground and pound. Can Ritchie escape?
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burton landing with strikes.
Good control from Burton.#T3#
Burton lands a shot to the head.
Ritchie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ritchie is trapped and Burton is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4#
Burton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ritchie hold on?
Burton is landing with strikes from the back.
Ritchie is covering up but some of the strikes from Burton are getting through and doing damage.
Burton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ritchie.
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.
Ritchie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton controlling from the top position.
Burton connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritchie's face.
The referee calls for Burton to work.
Burton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton stalls. #T1#
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micheal Burton.#TD#
Burton dives in and scores a takedown into Ritchie's guard.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a solid left hand.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.#T2#
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burton works over Ritchie with some ground and pound from guard.
Burton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritchie wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ritchie there!
Burton landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Burton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burton landing strikes from the mount and Ritchie is in trouble!
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burton 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.
Burton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burton with the ground and pound from mount.
Burton controlling from mount.
Burton landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Ritchie taking shots to the head.
Burton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burton content just to control the position here.
Micheal Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Ritchie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchie, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritchie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Ritchie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ritchie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ritchie taking a bit of punishment here - Burton scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ritchie is looking for a sweep.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burton scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton grinds an elbow into Ritchie's temple.
Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Burton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritchie some visible discomfort.
Burton takes a little break here. Ritchie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ritchie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritchie taking a bit of punishment here - Burton scoring with strikes.
Burton cracks Ritchie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ritchie is trying to escape the position but Burton is controlling the position.
Burton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritchie to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Burton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Burton working the ground and pound from side control.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ritchie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritchie can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Burton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burton looks up at the clock and then as Ritchie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ritchie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burton is staying tight to Ritchie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Burton working the ground and pound from side control.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a big right hand but Ritchie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Ritchie seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.
Burton is chipping away with strikes.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a big elbow.
Burton working the ground and pound.
Ritchie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burton connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Burton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ritchie's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($80 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ritchie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ritchie quickly recovers to half guard.
Ritchie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burton manages to move to mount!
Burton cracks Ritchie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
JJ Ritchie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Burton breaks from Ritchie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burton controlling his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burton moves to take his opponent's back.
Burton controlling from the back.
Ritchie trying to get back to his feet but Burton is in full control for now.
Micheal Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritchie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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