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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Burke with that takedown attempt.
Vesham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burke throws a sloppy head kick and Vesham moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Vesham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vesham is looking to break free of the clinch but Burke has double underhooks.
Burke misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Burke has picked Vesham up - he's going for a ride! Burke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Vesham kicks Burke off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vesham closes the distance and pushes Burke back into the cage.#T1##TD#
Burke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burke manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Vesham bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Vesham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vesham tries to score with some ground and pound. Burke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burke sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Vesham is looking for submissions but instead, Burke has regained full guard.
Burke keeping moving, preventing Vesham from controlling successfully.
Vesham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vesham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Vesham throwing strikes from guard but Burke blocks nicely.
Vesham postures up in Burke's guard and throws a big left but Burke blocks it.
Burke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vesham is one step ahead there.
Vesham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vesham throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke being controlled here, momentarily.
Vesham wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving. #T3#
Burke has momentary wrist control but Vesham slips an elbow through the middle.
Burke has his hands on Vesham's head, controlling the position.
Vesham trying to control but Burke is working from the bottom.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vesham has knocked Burke down with a huge combo! Vesham steps away and waves a wobbly Burke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Burke is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Francesco Burke has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Vesham moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Burke! Vesham continues to tee off on Burke, landing with a left and a right! Vesham connects with a right hand that leaves Burke sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Vesham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Po Vesham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Burke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels is looking to get back to is feet but Burke passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Daniels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daniels dodges the ground and pound from Burke.
Burke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Daniels dodges the ground and pound from Burke.
Burke really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Burke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Daniels manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burke's best efforts.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.#SU#
Burke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burke.
Burke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Burke landing with the ground and pound.
Burke stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burke is one step ahead there.
Burke stops Daniels from standing up.
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniels trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Daniels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Burke working a defensive guard here.
Daniels passes into half guard.
Burke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burke is adopting a defensive guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Daniels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burke is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Burke counters with a single leg into guard. Daniels didn't expect that. #ES2#
Daniels is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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 Francesco Burke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francesco Burke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daniels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.
Burke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Daniels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burke's guard.
Burke is pulling down on Daniels's head. It's preventing any offense from Daniels, at least for the moment.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses. Burke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniels's guard. Nice move by Burke!#REVR##SUB2#
Burke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burke has managed to get both his arms back between Daniels's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Daniels trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Daniels 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 is looking to stand up but Daniels won't let him.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burke wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burke chips away with some ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it.
Burke is looking to stand up but Daniels won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burke prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a right hand that Burke ducks under and follows up with a left that Burke also avoids with ease.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Burke moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burke napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Burke tries to buck Daniels off but Daniels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Daniels taking a breather here.
Burke is trying to control Daniels's posture but Daniels avoids it.
Daniels wants to control but Burke is keeping him busy.
Burke is trying to control Daniels's posture but Daniels avoids it.
Johnny Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniels avoids the strikes from the bottom by Burke.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burke throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daniels is trying to control the position but Burke postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Burke drops back looking for a leg! Daniels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daniels manages to kick Burke off! Burke jumps back into Daniels's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Burke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Daniels has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burke uses from the top position.
Burke landing with the ground and pound.
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 would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it. #SU#
Burke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get! #T1##CL2#
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burke.
#BC#
Burke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francesco Burke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Daniels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daniels is defending well for now.#TD2#
Daniels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Burke tries to strike from the bottom.
Daniels postures up in Burke's guard and throws a big left but Burke blocks it.
Daniels wanted to stand there but Burke had control of the position. #T2#
Burke working a defensive guard here.
Burke controlling Daniels's posture.
Burke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Burke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daniels is now in half guard.
Burke landing a few short strikes. #T3#
Well, if Daniels 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.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Burke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Daniels rushes Burke and presses him up against the cage.
Burke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burke has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Burke has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Burke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Burke landing a few strikes.
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Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Burke stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniels 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Daniels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Son shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Son showed some decent athleticism there.
Burke trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
It looks like Francesco Burke has been cut.
Burke takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Son's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Betrdanu Son!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Betrdanu Son made sure he mentioned Shade Tree Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poirier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poirier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burke looking to control.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poirier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Burke tries to sprawl but Poirier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burke is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier blocks the strikes from Burke.
Poirier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burke keeping control of the position. #T2##SU2#
Poirier decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Poirier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Poirier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Burke is trying to keep Poirier in close.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Poirier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Burke slips a nice elbow through Poirier's hands, connecting with Poirier's forehead.
Poirier is trying to control but Burke passes into side control!
Poirier is trying to control Burke's posture but Burke avoids it.
Burke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Burke stands up.
Poirier misses with a combination
#CL#
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Poirier tries to work over Burke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poirier scores with a shot to the side of Burke's head. #TD2#
Poirier tightens his grip and picks Burke up, before dumping him to the ground. Burke manages to land in guard.
Burke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Poirier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Burke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Poirier feints and as Burke raises his hands in defense, Poirier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poirier looks winded!
Burke lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Poirier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Burke is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Poirier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dustin Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poirier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poirier is stalling here. Burke is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Poirier seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burke has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Poirier wants to control but Burke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier is looking for a sweep.
Poirier tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Burke working Poirier over with strikes here.
Poirier tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Burke with good strikes from the mount here!
Burke dominating with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poirier can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Burke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Poirier is surviving well by controlling Burke's body position as best he can.
Poirier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Poirier is breathing heavily.
Poirier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB#
Burke working for a choke but Poirier is defending well.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burke.
#SUB#
Poirier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burke gets his way!
Poirier is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Poirier trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Burke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poirier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The referee is taking a good look at Poirier as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Burke!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burke looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
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.
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Poirier tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poirier defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Burke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Burke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Poirier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Poirier 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.
Poirier tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
Poirier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poirier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier wants to hit a switch here but Burke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poirier there!
Burke prevents Poirier from getting the reversal.#T1#
Burke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Burke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poirier tries to buck Burke off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Burke is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Poirier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poirier is looking to get to half guard.
Burke lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Burke with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poirier is just holding on here. Burke manages to take his back.
Poirier just trying to survive but Burke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burke's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Poirier showing good submission defense here.
Burke avoiding Poirier 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Poirier is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Burke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Poirier tries to break free.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke gets his hands free as Poirier looks to control. #SUB#
Poirier fending off the submission attempt from Burke.
Burke keeps control of the position as Poirier tries to break free.
#T4#
Poirier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burke lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Burke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Fighter A has Burke up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Burke breaks from the clinch.
Burke really is a fat lump.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burke enables Fighter A to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fighter A wants to get up but he can't break Burke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burke being controlled here, momentarily.
Burke trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter A passes Burke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burke is looking to improve his position.
Fighter A uses his free foot to push down on Burke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burke. #T1#
Fighter A controlling from mount.
Fighter A trying to control but Burke is having none of it.
Burke wants to hold on but Fighter A pushes him away.
Burke throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fighter A trying to control but Burke is having none of it.
Fighter A thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burke tries to hold on but Fighter A postures up.
Burke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fighter A throws some wild stikes that Burke manages to avoid easily.
Burke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Burke swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fighter A avoids the attempt from Burke to control.#SUB2#
Fighter A goes for an armbar but Burke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burke. #T3##SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Fighter A to follow him. #TD#
Burke drives through with a takedown into Fighter A's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Burke stands and steps away. Fighter A gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Fighter A closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burke to the mat! Burke manages to get full guard.
Fighter A tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
Burke striking from the bottom.
Fighter A throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Burke lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fighter A is trying to stand back up but Burke is controlling him
Fighter A is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter A tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burke manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter A tries to lock up and control but Burke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Fighter A dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Fighter A closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter A taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burke wants a takedown but no success here.
Burke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fighter A gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Fighter A turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fighter A has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fighter A throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fighter A tries for a kimura but Burke is defending well.
Fighter A takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Burke to pass into mount. #T1#
Fighter A misses with a head shot.
Burke srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Fighter A is riding his opponent, not letting Burke buck him off.
Burke tries to escape the position.
Fighter A trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burke doesn't escape.
Fighter A doesn't have the hooks in and Burke manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Fighter A thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Fighter A throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burke escapes and throws Fighter A's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Fighter A's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fighter A taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Burke decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burke misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Fighter A drives through with a takedown into Burke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Fighter A trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fighter A is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burke slips a nice elbow through Fighter A's hands, connecting with Fighter A's forehead.
Fighter A makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fighter A.
Fighter A seems keen to control Burke's posture.#T4#
Fighter A wants to sweep but no luck.
Burke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burke stopping the sweep attempt from Fighter A.
Burke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke chips away with some ground and pound.
Burke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burke wants to stand but Fighter A has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Francesco Burke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter A keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Burke shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter A napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fighter A sneaks back into half guard.
Fighter A is pressing down on Burke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burke throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fighter A has his hands on Burke's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Burke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burke postures up and lands a big shot to Fighter A's brow. #SU#
Burke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter A, up you get! #TD2#
Fighter A is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Burke's half guard.
It looks like Fighter A is going to stand back up.
Test Fighter A has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Burke punching from the bottom.
Fighter A is taking a breather. Burke 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.
Burke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fighter A not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burke.
Burke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fighter A stopping the sweep attempt from Burke.#T3#
Burke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Fighter A takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter A manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burke can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter A controls the action.
Fighter A misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burke tries to score a body lock takedown but Fighter A shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fighter A gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Burke trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Fighter A seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burke is trying to control but Fighter A passes into side control!
Burke wants to control but Fighter A postures up.
Burke prevents Fighter A from moving into mount.
Burke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fighter A is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke wants to hold on but Fighter A pushes him away.
Fighter A unloads with some shots from mount but Burke bucks and avoids them well.
Fighter A throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Fighter A comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fighter A has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fighter A!
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Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Raastupe drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burke 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.
Raastupe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burke controlling the position.
Burke wants to sweep but no luck.
Burke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raastupe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raastupe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raastupe throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Burke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Burke trying to control the position but Raastupe is working away.
Raastupe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raastupe wants to control but Burke is keeping him busy.
Burke lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Burke gets back to full guard.
Burke keeping full guard, as Raastupe tries to pass.
Burke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raastupe's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Raastupe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Burke stands and steps away. Raastupe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Burke feints and as Raastupe raises his hands in defense, Burke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burke really is a fat lump.
Raastupe working a defensive guard here.
Burke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burke lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Burke with a nice head shot there.
Burke is looking to stand up but Raastupe won't let him.
Burke scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Raastupe to follow him. #CL2#
Raastupe closes the distance and pushes Burke back into the cage.
Raastupe tries to stall but Burke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Burke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raastupe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burke avoids it.#TD#
Raastupe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Raastupe to the mat. Raastupe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Raastupe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burke throws a big elbow that misses.
Burke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raastupe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Raastupe to follow him. #TD2#
Raastupe gets the takedown into side control.
Raastupe working away.
Burke tries to bench press Raastupe off him but Raastupe keeps the position.
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 Francesco Burke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Raastupe rushes Burke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raastupe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raastupe gets underhooks to prevent Burke's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raastupe. #TD#
Burke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raastupe can't fight it off and eventually Burke manages to take the fight to the floor. Raastupe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Raastupe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raastupe tries to stall but Burke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1##BC2#
Raastupe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonali Raastupe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Raastupe gets the takedown into side control.
Raastupe trying to control the action but Burke is working from the bottom.
Raastupe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gonali Raastupe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burke struggling a bit here.
Burke tries to buck Raastupe off but Raastupe is having none of it.#T2#
Burke tries to control but Raastupe manages to take his back.
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.#SUB2#
Raastupe tightening his grip on Burke, looking for the choke.
Raastupe avoiding Burke 's attempts to control his hands.
Raastupe throwing sloppy strikes.
Burke wants to control his opponent's hands but Raastupe gets his hands free.
Raastupe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Raastupe is throwing strikes but Burke counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Burke regains half guard.
Burke gets full guard.
Burke is trying to keep Raastupe in close.
Burke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raastupe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raastupe's head.#T4#
Raastupe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Raastupe looking to control but Burke passes into half guard.
Burke prevents Raastupe from improving his position.
Burke tries to stand but can't do so whilst Raastupe controls his leg.
Burke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raastupe wants to get back to full guard but Burke has mounted him!
Burke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gonali Raastupe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Raastupe clinches with his opponent.
Burke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raastupe's elbow. #TD2#
Raastupe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Burke kicks Raastupe off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Raastupe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Raastupe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Raastupe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raastupe wants to control from the top but Burke keeps moving.
Raastupe 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 trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raastupe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Burke working Raastupe over with strikes.
Burke slips a nice elbow through Raastupe's hands, connecting with Raastupe's forehead.
Burke drops an elbow to the side of Raastupe's head. #SU#
Burke decides to stand up. #CL2#
Raastupe gets a clinch. #BC2#
Raastupe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Raastupe gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Burke throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Burke throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
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Raastupe working away.#SUB2#
Raastupe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raastupe but great work by Burke.
Burke scoring with punches and elbows.
Raastupe trying to control but Burke flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Burke has got one arm under Raastupe's chin. This could be trouble... Raastupe trying to control the other hand but Burke gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Raastupe has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francesco Burke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Bojan misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burke struggles to land a body shot inside as Bojan controls his hands.
Burke tries a body shot but Bojan blocks it.
#BC#
Burke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bojan stuns Burke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burke takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Francesco Burke has been cut.
Bojan lands a hook that stumbles Burke back into the cage. Bojan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Burke to the canvas! Bojan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Burke has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bartholomew Bojan!
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