Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masten was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Masten with the counter takedown but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masten.
Burrows cracks Masten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Masten.
Masten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burrows defends it well.
Masten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Masten tries to counter it with a takedown but Burrows pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masten walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
A cross from Burrows lands.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Masten staying out of range there.
Masten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows misses with a hook. Masten ducked under it nicely.
Masten slips under a jab.
Masten with the counter takedown but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten with the counter takedown but Burrows avoids it easily.
Masten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows swings for the body but Masten moves out of range.
Masten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masten's head.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Masten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burrows defends it well.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Masten is just out of range.
Stuart Burrows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Masten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burrows defends it well.
Burrows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Masten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burrows takes a swing at Masten's ribcage but misses.
Masten moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Masten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masten staying out of range there.
Burrows scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows misses with a hook. Masten ducked under it nicely.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Masten counters with a single leg into guard. Burrows didn't expect that.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masten being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Burrows looking for a guillotine here but Masten defends easily.
Burrows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Masten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burrows swings for the body but Masten moves out of range.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masten can do to turn this around?
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Masten tries to counter it with a takedown but Burrows pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Masten with the counter takedown but Burrows avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burrows misses the jab.
Masten with the counter takedown but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Masten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burrows is pressing down on Masten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masten wanted to stand there but Burrows had control of the position.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masten wants to stand but Burrows has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Masten is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Burrows has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Masten is looking to defend but Burrows has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Masten! Burrows pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Masten taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Burrows!
A very excited looking Stuart Burrows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Ostrowski looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A big right from Ostrowski misses.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Burrows tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostrowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Ostrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostrowski has wrist control.
Ostrowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Ostrowski has wrist control.
Ostrowski is looking to stand up but Burrows isn't so interested in that idea.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Burrows prevents Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Burrows throws a sloppy strike and Ostrowski has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Burrows is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ostrowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agnieszka Ostrowski!
After the big win, Agnieszka Ostrowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lvavatai misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Lvavatai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Burrows avoids them all with ease.
Lvavatai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Lvavatai is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Lvavatai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lvavatai 's guard.
Lvavatai wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows is striking off his back. Lvavatai thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Burrows 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.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Burrows is working an open guard so Lvavatai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Lvavatai misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Lvavatai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Lvavatai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lvavatai pushes Burrows off looking to stand but Burrows dives back in and keeps control.
Lvavatai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Lvavatai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lvavatai wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses.
Lvavatai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows throws a strike but Lvavatai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU2#
Lvavatai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A leg kick checked by Burrows.
A slow jab from Lvavatai misses its intended target.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.
Lvavatai tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiaoali Lvavatai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burrows slips a straight right by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lvavatai throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai throws a nice looking combination but Burrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burrows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lvavatai .#T1#
Burrows moves away from the strike by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Lvavatai didn't expect that.
Lvavatai wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burrows postures up in Lvavatai 's guard and throws a big left but Lvavatai blocks it.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lvavatai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lvavatai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Lvavatai has wrist control.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Lvavatai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Lvavatai !#REVB#
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burrows trying to strike off his back.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lvavatai slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Burrows.#T3#
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lvavatai blocks the strikes from Burrows. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lvavatai lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lvavatai .
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lvavatai scores with a head kick. #T4#
Lvavatai lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Lvavatai misses.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Lvavatai throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lvavatai !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lvavatai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows misses with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiaoali Lvavatai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lvavatai 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Burrows tries to sprawl but Tzeng drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tzeng pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows missing with punches from the bottom.
Burrows throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1##SUB2#
Tzeng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrows trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrows throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burrows trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tzeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tzeng drops back looking for a leg! Burrows is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrows manages to kick Tzeng off! Tzeng jumps back into Burrows's guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Tzeng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burrows to the mat! Burrows manages to get full guard.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
Burrows trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tzeng wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burrows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burrows doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tzeng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tzeng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Burrows throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burrows trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Tzeng thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Tzeng slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Burrows is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tzeng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burrows sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Burrows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burrows gets back to full guard.
Burrows throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows striking off his back but it's not causing Tzeng any problems.
Burrows doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Burrows throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burrows throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burrows will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burrows trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burrows tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Burrows's guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrows throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burrows will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Tzeng is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burrows tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Burrows gets caught napping as Tzeng dives in and scores a takedown. Burrows manages to retain guard.
Burrows trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burrows will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Burrows striking off his back but it's not causing Tzeng any problems.
Burrows throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burrows throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tzeng passes Burrows's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tzeng.
Burrows misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shu Fang Tzeng has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tzeng is working for a kimura but Burrows is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Burrows flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows strikes from the bottom but Tzeng passes into mount!
Burrows flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Burrows flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for a guillotine from mount but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly?
Burrows is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Burrows is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Tzeng looking to secure an arm triangle but Burrows defends it well.
Burrows swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly?
Burrows flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Burrows is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking to secure an arm triangle but Burrows defends it well. #SUB2#
Tzeng working for a guillotine from mount but Burrows is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Tzeng is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burrows to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burrows shrugs it off.
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly?
Tzeng blocks Burrows's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Burrows is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burrows throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Burrows is trying desperately to improve position.
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Burrows throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tzeng. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Tzeng has hold of Burrows's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burrows manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Tzeng is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burrows is surviving well by controlling Tzeng's body position as best he can.
Burrows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tzeng wants to take Burrows's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Tzeng is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burrows to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burrows shrugs it off.
Burrows is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tzeng controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Tzeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Tzeng blocks nicely. #T4#
Tzeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Burrows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burrows defends it easily.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tzeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Burrows is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tzeng has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Burrows is looking to defend but Tzeng has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Burrows! Tzeng pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Burrows taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tico has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burrows has a takedown stuffed.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burrows feints a jab promting Tico to slip. Burrows then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Burrows defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burrows takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tico slips a jab from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a right hand
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.
Burrows misses with the combination.
Tico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tico takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tico throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.#T2#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tico's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
Tico has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tico swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice cross by Burrows.
Burrows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Tico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burrows lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Tico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Burrows lands a jab to Tico's midsection.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Tico prevents Burrows from moving into mount.
Tico is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tico has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tico, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tico keeps working. #T1#
Burrows is staying tight to Tico's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Tico sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows is controlling Tico's posture.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tico is aware though and is defending well.
Burrows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tico defends it easily.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Tico postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico counters with a nice body kick.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up with Tico, looking for a takedown. Burrows pushes Tico against the cage but Tico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the cage. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tico connects with a jab.
Tico slaps away a takedown attempt from Burrows, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tico!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Tico.
Donk. Tico catches Burrows right on the button with a cross.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows prevents Tico from improving his position.#T1#
Burrows wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tico reverses the position - he's now on top in Burrows's guard.
Burrows pulls Tico in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tico postures up.
Tico is pushing down on Burrows's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burrows is fighting to maintain full guard but Tico has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burrows trying to control from the bottom.
Tico controlling the pace.
Burrows is trying to control but can't.
Tico sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burrows trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Tico controlling his opponent.
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Tico controlling the position easily from mount.
Burrows is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tico wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tico 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Heimo takes one to the side of the head.
Heimo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
An inside leg kick from Heimo misses.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Heimo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimo throws out the jab.
Heimo ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
Heimo throws a right hand that misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Heimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimo wants to get back to full guard.
Heimo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Heimo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Heimo.
Heimo pulls Burrows in to control the position.
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Burrows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heimo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Burrows has Heimo pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to keep a closed guard but Heimo is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimo is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heimo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimo pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burrows wants to hold on but Heimo pushes him away.
Burrows is desperately trying to improve his position but Heimo has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Heimo has hold of Burrows's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burrows manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burrows bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heimo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burrows has passed into side control. #T4#
Burrows advances to mount.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Heimo is squirming around nicely.
Heimo wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows looking to control but Heimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burrows avoids the attempt from Heimo to control.
Heimo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Heimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
Burrows scores with a nice head shot.
Heimo sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimo. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heimo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heimo is trying to control but can't.
Heimo is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Heimo's attempts to control the position.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Burrows frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows prevents Heimo from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Burrows looking to secure an arm triangle but Heimo defends it well.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimo is looking to escape.
Heimo is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimo tries to control Burrows's body but Burrows pushes him off. Heimo squirms to his side and now Burrows has his back! #T2#
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
Burrows trying to control.
Burrows is really struggling to control Heimo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good control from Burrows.
Burrows tries to get the hooks in deep but Heimo pushed the leg off.
Heimo tries to roll but Burrows sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Heimo right now.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Heimo tries to break free. #SUB#
Heimo 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 Burrows gets his way! #T3#
Burrows is hanging on to Heimo's back as he tries to escape.
Heimo prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Burrows is not going to allow Heimo to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Heimo is trying to break free.
Burrows gets his hands free as Heimo looks to control.
Heimo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burrows off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burrows really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Heimo.#T4#
Heimo can't escape the position.
Burrows biding his time, controlling Heimo.
Heimo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heimo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burrows has the hooks in. Heimo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimo keeps trying to improve his position.
Heimo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Heimo misses the shot to the body.
Heimo throws a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimo throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Heimo misses
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heimo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Heimo is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Heimo is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up.
Heimo wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Heimo controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Heimo has Burrows pulled in close to control his posture.
Heimo looking to control.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimo lands a head kick. Burrows smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Heimo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimo misses the body punch #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows controlling the action here.
Heimo is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burrows sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Heimo is looking to improve his position.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heimo keeping hold of Burrows's head, controlling as best he can.
Heimo is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heimo tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Burrows wants to control but Heimo is keeping him busy.
Heimo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Heimo throws a head kick that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burrows content to control rather than advance.
Heimo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heimo.#T4#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Heimo keeps moving.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Heimo is pulling down on Burrows's head to control his posture.
Heimo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Burrows trying to control here.
Aleksi Heimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Heimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Heimo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burrows defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burrows 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Burrows drags the fight down to the ground.
Mfer wants to get up but he can't break Burrows's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mfer wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to stand but Burrows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mfer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has his hands on Mfer's head, controlling the position.
Mfer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrows is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Burrows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Mfer tries to pass. #SUB#
Burrows has his foot on Mfer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mfer works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Mfer stands up from Burrows's guard - Mfer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Burrows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Burrows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mfer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A good leg kick by Mfer.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.

Mfer pushes Burrows off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mfer walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Burrows works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mfer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.#T3#
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Burrows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burrows.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Burrows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Mfer lands with a straight right. Burrows didn't see that one coming.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burrows.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Burrows both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mfer wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mfer kicks off Burrows and gets to his feet.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows misses with a double jab.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Burrows. #TD#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mfer's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer has control of Burrows's left arm, preventing Burrows from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Mfer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mfer pinned against the cage. Mfer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burrows defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Burrows catches Mfer right on the button with a cross.
Mfer blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mfer gets caught flat footed, as Burrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mfer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer 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.#T1#
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Mfer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burrows cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.#T2#
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt - Mfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands a jab.#TD#
Burrows drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burrows prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Burrows isn't so interested in that idea.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
Mfer wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mfer is controlling Burrows's posture.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Mfer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burrows with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Burrows is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mfer's half guard.
Mfer tries to kick Burrows off but Burrows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Mfer defending well.
Mfer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Mfer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ispa Mfer has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Mfer holding on.
Mfer is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Mfer tries to bench press Burrows off him but Burrows keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows slows the pace down.
Burrows working away.
Burrows prevents Mfer from escaping the position.
Burrows trying to control the action but Mfer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Mfer tries to escape but Burrows is in control.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Mfer is right now.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burrows on the side of the head.
Burrows cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Burrows 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.
Burrows with a poor takedown
and Mfer counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Burrows.
I think Burrows 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose X
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Burrows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burrows.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valverde. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a hook to the body
and Burrows makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valverde throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burrows stops Valverde from standing up.
Burrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burrows trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Valverde tries to sprawl but Burrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Valverde is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrows shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valverde eats them both and turns towards Burrows to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Burrows is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde misses with a combination
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde lands a slapping body shot.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Valverde throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Valverde.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Valverde tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bethania Valverde 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#
Valverde throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burrows was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valverde.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Valverde slips the punch.
No luck for Burrows with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range. #T1#
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Burrows moves forwards but Valverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Valverde.
Burrows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valverde with a nice calf kick.
Valverde lands with a cross.
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!
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Valverde only half commits.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Valverde avoids it well and moves away.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Burrows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burrows throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valverde is not content to let Burrows control the position.#T3#
Burrows controlling the action here.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows prevents Valverde from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Valverde defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Valverde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Burrows perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burrows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde lands a jab to the head.
Valverde misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Valverde fights it but they end up in guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Burrows passes into half guard.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Burrows wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valverde is fending him off so far but Burrows persists. Nope, Valverde circles away and we're back to standing.
Valverde misses with a series of wild punches.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Valverde defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Valverde.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Valverde lands an overhand right.
Burrows shoots for a double leg takedown but Valverde sprawls well. He's pushed Burrows's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Valverde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from Burrows lands.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Burrows connects with the punch.
Valverde avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Valverde throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Valverde swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows moves out of range of the leg kick from Valverde.
Jab by Valverde.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valverde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burrows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burrows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Valverde gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Valverde manages to retain guard.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #T3#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Valverde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valverde seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrows dominates the positioning.
Valverde is pushing Burrows's head away, looking to escape. Burrows manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valverde has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Valverde.
Valverde trying to control the action but Burrows is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Valverde decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burrows to his feet. #T4#
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows goes for a double leg but Valverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valverde continues to drive forward.#BC#
Burrows manages to break the clinch.
Burrows throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
Valverde tries a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows misses with a hook to the body
and Valverde counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Valverde.
Valverde with a nice cross.
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!
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bethania Valverde really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Valverde's head back.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Burrows catches Valverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burrows moves away from the strike by Valverde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valverde misses with a looping right.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Burrows defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valverde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Valverde tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valverde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Valverde blocks a jab.
Burrows stuns Valverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valverde with a nice cross.
Burrows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Burrows dives in and scores a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.#T2#
Valverde is looking to escape.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Valverde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Valverde is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Valverde throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Burrows throws a series of punches but Valverde avoids them all with ease.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Valverde replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burrows blocks it well.
Burrows with a poor takedown
letting Valverde counter with a right hand.
Valverde throws a leg kick that misses.
Valverde with a nice calf kick.
Burrows swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Burrows there.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows throws a combination that misses
and Valverde counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Valverde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Valverde drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows throws a body punch but Valverde moves out of range.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Valverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Valverde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Valverde cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Valverde.
Burrows looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valverde swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows lunges at Valverde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valverde's hand.
Burrows connects with a jab.
Valverde thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Valverde is looking to stand back up but Burrows counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Valverde. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows prevents Valverde from standing back up. #T1#
Burrows controlling the pace.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Valverde is trying to escape back to his feet but Burrows uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Valverde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Burrows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burrows has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bethania Valverde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burrows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Burrows trying to control the position but Valverde is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a lunging right hand
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valverde.
A jab from Valverde does it's job there.
Burrows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burrows slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrows should have avoided that one.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valverde lands a jab.
Valverde scores with a hook.
Valverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Valverde is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bethania Valverde.
I've got Valverde 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Bethania Valverde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okoroji swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
Okoroji with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Okoroji wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Okoroji has his foot on Burrows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrows works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Okoroji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burrows stacks Okoroji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burrows!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows controls the position.#T1#
Okoroji is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows trying to control the position but Okoroji is working away.
A control attempt from Okoroji but he's now mounted!
Burrows avoids the attempt from Okoroji to control.#SUB#
Burrows has control of Okoroji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoroji regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrows sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Okoroji wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Burrows fails to move to back control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burrows manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okoroji to take his back!
Burrows keeps control of the position easily here as Okoroji tries to buck him off.
Okoroji tries to escape but Burrows has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okoroji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Burrows go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okoroji as he jumps to the side.
Burrows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoroji.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows stuns Okoroji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okoroji looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Okoroji's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okoroji with a hook.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows 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. #TD2#
Okoroji feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji working Burrows over with strikes.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoroji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoroji's back!
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!
Burrows has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Okoroji's body.
Okoroji is really stuck here. #T2#
What can Okoroji do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Okoroji tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burrows trying to control.#T3#
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Okoroji showing good submission defense here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Okoroji tries to break free.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burrows tightening his grip on Okoroji, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Burrows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burrows thuds a left hand into Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okoroji!
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Okoroji actually manages to regain half guard.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Okoroji is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows. #T1#
Okoroji trying to get back to full guard but Burrows takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Okoroji is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Okoroji is squirming around nicely.
Okoroji slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Burrows trying to advance position but Okoroji counters by regaining guard.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoroji's guard.
Burrows is thwarting Okoroji's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoroji defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well. #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!
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Okoroji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoroji wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Okoroji both land. Nice combination.
Okoroji throws a head kick that Burrows semi-blocks.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burrows staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burrows.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoroji misses with a jab to the body
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Okoroji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okoroji manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burrows's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji looks to land a combination. Burrows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okoroji walks into a left hand.
Burrows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoroji circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji works Burrows's body with a nice hook.
Okoroji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burrows.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
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!
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoroji to the mat! Okoroji manages to get full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass. #T1#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for submissions but it's allowed Burrows to get to half guard.
Burrows is taking a breather. Okoroji 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okoroji is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows jabs at Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Okoroji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura here.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Burrows is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows shoots for a takedown but Okoroji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Reepo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burrows.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Reepo.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Reepo thuds his shin into the meat of Burrows's side.
Burrows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reepo.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Reepo tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reepo defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Reepo darts in and clinches Burrows up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Reepo. #BC2#
Reepo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reepo. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reepo moves out of range of the strikes.
Reepo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burrows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reepo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Burrows scores with a takedown into Reepo's guard.
Reepo wants to control the position but Burrows says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burrows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Reepo is defending well.
Reepo wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reepo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burrows keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB2#
Reepo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reepo wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
Reepo is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reepo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Reepo.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reepo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reepo lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Reepo clinches up against the ropes.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Burrows holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Burrows manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Reepo from controlling successfully.
Burrows is trying to control the position but Reepo postures up. #T4#
Reepo stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Reepo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reepo looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reepo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Reepo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Burrows closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burrows lands in his opponent's guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Burrows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reepo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrows has managed to get both his arms back between Reepo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Burrows got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reepo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burrows has managed to get both his arms back between Reepo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burrows is pressing down on Reepo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reepo is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burrows is taking a breather. Reepo 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.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reepo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Burrows 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.
Reepo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reepo.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reepo being controlled here, momentarily.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows advances to half guard. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Reepo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reepo is looking to get back to full guard here but Burrows has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Reepo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reepo is letting Burrows control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reepo. Reepo obviously looking to wear him down.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reepo.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reepo misses with an uppercut. Burrows saw that one coming.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows sets himself, and Reepo steps forward looking for the clinch! Burrows avoids it this time.
Reepo connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows swings for the body but Reepo moves out of range.
Reepo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reepo tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reepo lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Reepo instigates a clinch.
Reepo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burrows just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Burrows misses with some punches.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Reepo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reepo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows lands a jab to Reepo's midsection.
Reepo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Reepo misses the shot to the body.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Reepo tries to sprawl but Burrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reepo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reepo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reepo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reepo throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Burrows manages to pass to side control. #T1##SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reepo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reepo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burrows but great work by Reepo.#SUB2#
Reepo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows keeping his opponent close.
Burrows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reepo's best efforts.#T2#
Reepo wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burrows is staying active underneath Reepo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a kimura but Burrows is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reepo to get the leverage.
Reepo wants to free his trapped foot but Burrows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burrows defends it well.
Burrows controlling the position for now.
Burrows trying to control but Reepo postures up.
Burrows is pressing down on Reepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reepo defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reepo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reepo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Burrows has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reepo is looking to defend but Burrows has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reepo! Burrows pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reepo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows retains his bantamweight title!
Stuart Burrows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Richardson.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burrows is stalling here. Richardson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burrows seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richardson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burrows is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it.
Richardson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Richardson is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Burrows gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Richardson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burrows!
Richardson controlling his opponent.
Richardson wants to control but Burrows has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T2#
Richardson wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Richardson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burrows wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a kimura but Burrows is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richardson to get the leverage.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but Burrows defending well.
Richardson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Richardson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burrows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richardson passes to full mount!
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Burrows is trying desperately to improve position.
Richardson tries to control but Burrows wriggling away.
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Burrows is squirming around nicely.
Burrows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson looking to control but Burrows is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson 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#
Burrows lands with a cross.
Burrows connects with a right hand. Richardson shakes it off.
Burrows getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Richardson misses with a hook
and Burrows makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Burrows. #T1#
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
Richardson takes one to the chin there.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Stuart Burrows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burrows defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a left hand
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson lands the left hand.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burrows.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burrows moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Burrows feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Burrows then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burrows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Burrows persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows tests Richardson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burrows slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rick Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Richardson is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows controlling the position.
Richardson regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richardson won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Burrows now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Burrows goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richardson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Richardson scores with a nice right hand.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1-2. Richardson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving. #T1#
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Richardson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows scores with a body shot.
Rick Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Burrows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Richardson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Richardson wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrows looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Burrows looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Richardson throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Richardson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Richardson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Richardson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burrows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Burrows works Richardson's body with a nice hook.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Nice shot by Burrows.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richardson!
Richardson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully.
Richardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Richardson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Richardson.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Burrows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richardson swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Burrows controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Richardson controls Burrows momentarily but Burrows frees himself.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Burrows passes into half guard.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richardson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richardson doesn't seem bothered though.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Richardson thuds his right hand into Burrows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burrows slips a straight right by Richardson.#T3#
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Burrows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson misses with an uppercut
and Burrows counters with a left and a right that stings Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Richardson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a triangle but Burrows pushes his legs off easily.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Burrows engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Richardson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burrows is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richardson.#T4#
Richardson is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richardson looks to move to half guard but instead Burrows has passed into mount! Damn!
Burrows controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!
Stuart Burrows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Lawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burrows counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Lawson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lawson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burrows is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well. #SUB2#
Lawson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burrows has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawson but great work by Burrows.#T1#
Lawson is trying to escape the position but Burrows is controlling the position.
Lawson is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lawson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lawson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
Burrows just content to control the position.
Lawson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Burrows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Burrows's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Lawson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Lawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burrows dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Burrows is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawson, not yet.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawson.#T3#
A short right from Burrows on the inside. #TD#
Burrows pulls guard successfully.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lawson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burrows manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawson has Burrows in his guard.#REVR#
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Burrows advances to half guard.
Burrows keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Burrows stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
Burrows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Burrows. No joy for Lawson on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Burrows. No joy for Lawson on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and bounces Lawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Burrows postures up. #T1#
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrows can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawson shoots in but Burrows avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burrows thuds a left hand into Lawson's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Burrows, which made it look bad.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Stuart Burrows is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burrows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burrows connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burrows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burrows circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Lawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Brendan Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burrows 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavez quickly recovers to half guard.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burrows performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Chavez is trying to get back to full guard.
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Chavez defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Chavez is in trouble now - Burrows has advanced to mount!
Burrows content just to control the position here.
Chavez tries to improve his position but instead Burrows has taken his back! #T4#
Chavez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burrows controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burrows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Burrows eventually gives up the hold.
Burrows trying to mount his opponent but Chavez defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burrows trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Burrows passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez is trying to maintain the position but Burrows is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Chavez working for a triangle but Burrows defends it easily.
Chavez wants to control the position but Burrows says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking for submissions off his back.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows stalling.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Chavez won't allow Burrows to pass to mount. #T3#
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burrows lands in his opponent's guard.
Burrows sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Chavez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burrows has picked Chavez up and slammed him! Chavez can't keep hold of the triangle and Burrows manages to pass to side control!
Burrows trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Burrows working away.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face as Burrows controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chavez for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burrows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chavez! #T1##SUB#
Burrows is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chavez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chavez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burrows slows the pace down in half guard.
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chavez is trying desperately to improve position.
Burrows controlling his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Chavez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burrows.
Chavez is looking to get to half guard.
Chavez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Burrows working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Burrows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard. #REVR#
Juju Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Burrows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022

162 cm
24 yrs
135 lbs

175 cm
19 yrs
169 lbs

Burrows

Dubberly

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stuart Burrows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rubadub Dubberly!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burrows tries to sprawl but Dubberly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burrows (0) vs (2) Dubberly
Dubberly wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dubberly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burrows (0) vs (5) Dubberly
Burrows wants to hold on but Dubberly pushes him away.
Burrows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dubberly fails to move to back control.
Dubberly trying to control but Burrows is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is looking to get to half guard.
Dubberly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Dubberly avoids the attempt from Burrows to control.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burrows can't escape the position.
Dubberly controlling the pace for now.
Dubberly trying to control but Burrows is having none of it.
Dubberly controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Burrows tries to reverse the position but Dubberly maintains control.
Dubberly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Dubberly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dubberly wants to take Burrows's back here but Burrows is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dubberly is trying to control here but Burrows has managed to regain half guard. #T3#
Dubberly is keen to just control but Burrows is a slippery customer.
Dubberly is pressing down on Burrows's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burrows is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dubberly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dubberly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Burrows is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dubberly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rubadub Dubberly!
A very excited looking Rubadub Dubberly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Burrows moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burrows swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mfer holds on and takes a little breather.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it. #T1#
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows is standing up over Mfer. Mfer looks to escape but Burrows dives into side control.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mfer wants to control but Burrows postures up.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows drags him back down.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows advances to full mount.
Mfer is squirming around, avoiding Burrows's attempts to control the action.
Mfer really wants to buck Burrows off and get back to his feet.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burrows avoids the attempt from Mfer to control.
Burrows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burrows misses with a head shot.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
Mfer wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.#T3#
Burrows throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mfer is trying to stand up.
Mfer is looking to get to half guard.
Mfer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mfer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mfer is looking to escape. #T4#
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Mfer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mfer tries to lock up and control but Burrows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mfer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burrows.
Burrows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burrows throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Burrows moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
A punch combination from Burrows misses.
Burrows blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Mfer is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mfer won't be happy with that.
Mfer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows drags him back down.#T2#
Burrows working away.
Mfer is trying to improve his position.
Burrows working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burrows in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows works to advance to full mount. Mfer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Burrows throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mfer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Burrows looking to finish with strikes here!
Mfer wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mfer because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Mfer is squirming around nicely.
Mfer tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mfer because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Mfer is trying to stand.#T4#
Burrows misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mfer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mfer controls the position.
Burrows looking to finish with strikes here!
Burrows looking to ground and pound but Mfer is blocking nicely.
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
Burrows unloads with some shots from mount but Mfer bucks and avoids them well.
Mfer is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Mfer doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burrows will feel that in the morning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Mfer shows good takedown defense.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Burrows lands an overhand right.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrows jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It looks like Burrows has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burrows throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Burrows looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mfer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer is looking for a sweep.
Mfer is pushing Burrows's head away, looking to escape. Burrows manages to hold on to the position though.
Mfer tries to buck Burrows off but Burrows is having none of it.#T1#
Burrows tries to move to mount but Mfer blocks the move with his legs.
Mfer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mfer is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Burrows working away.
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy.
Mfer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burrows asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mfer swivels and escapes.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Burrows is wise to it.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mfer can do to turn this around?
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Nice uppercut lands for Burrows. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows slips under a jab from Mfer.
Burrows has a takedown stuffed.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Mfer sprawls well.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Mfer misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burrows 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.#ES2#
Mfer wriggles free and stands up.
Crunch! Mfer slams his shin into Burrows's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer flicks out a counter leg kick but Burrows steps away.
Burrows punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burrows takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.
Mfer thumps Burrows with a low kick.
Burrows with a nice cross.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stuart Burrows did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Mfer throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Burrows keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Mfer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burrows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mfer's hands.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Burrows is wise to it.
Burrows misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows stuns Mfer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mfer defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Mfer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burrows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Burrows drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Mfer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burrows pushing down on Mfer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Mfer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mfer tries to kick Burrows off but Burrows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Mfer has one foot on Burrows's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Good leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows moves out of range as Mfer strikes.#TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mfer pushes Burrows off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burrows or perhaps it was just good defense by Mfer, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burrows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mfer scores with a kick to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Mfer.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Mfer wants to slow Burrows down by chopping away at his legs.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Burrows lands with a hook. Mfer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer moves forwards but Burrows connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burrows throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Mfer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burrows is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Burrows cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mfer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mfer wants to stand but Burrows is controlling the position.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Mfer wants to stand up but Burrows is controlling him.
Mfer pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Mfer has his feet on Burrows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows checks a leg kick.
Mfer defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mfer moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows blocks a low kick nicely.
Burrows misses with a looping left.#T3#
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.
Burrows slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Mfer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mfer looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer is trying to keep Burrows in close. #T4#
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Burrows.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 100
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Burrows has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mfer misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows shoots in but no luck this time.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Mfer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mfer's waist but Mfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Burrows drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mfer sprawls and moves away.
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer jabs Burrows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.

Mfer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Burrows off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mfer misses with a low kick as Burrows jumps back.
Mfer misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Mfer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mfer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Burrows changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mfer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows in side control, throwing shots but Mfer defends.
Mfer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burrows has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burrows 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.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows misses with the ground and pound.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Burrows is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mfer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Mfer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burrows wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrows fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Mfer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Burrows wants to control but Mfer is keeping him busy.
Burrows tries to move to mount but Mfer blocks the move with his legs.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet here but Burrows is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mfer's back.
Mfer prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Burrows throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Mfer is trying to get back to his feet but Burrows has full control of the position and if anything, Mfer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mfer covering up well under a series of strikes from Burrows.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Mfer tries to break free.
Mfer wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I would not like to be Mfer right now.
Mfer rolls, trying to escape but Burrows keeps control of the position. #T4#
Burrows controlling from the back.
Mfer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burrows off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Burrows throwing sloppy strikes.
Burrows struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Burrows trying to control momentarily.
Mfer is trying to stand back up.
Burrows 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.
Mfer trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mfer lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Burrows finds it's target.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Burrows checks it #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mfer's guard.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Mfer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mfer controlling Burrows's posture.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Mfer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Mfer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Mfer. No joy for Burrows on that attempt. #T2#
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Burrows moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMfer.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Ispa Mfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mfer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a one two! Burrows had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mfer's guard.
Mfer is looking to stand back up but Burrows counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mfer.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mfer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mfer is trying to stand up here but Burrows is controlling him well.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mfer keeps working.
Mfer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mfer is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Burrows stops Mfer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows is trying to control. Mfer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mfer is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mfer throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burrows is defended easily by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows dives in and grabs Mfer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mfer pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Mfer misses with a left hand
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Burrows takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer with the inside leg kick.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Mfer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Mfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Mfer is pulling down on Burrows's head. It's preventing any offense from Burrows, at least for the moment.
Mfer working a defensive guard here.
Burrows prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Burrows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burrows is controlling him.
Mfer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burrows.
Burrows stops Mfer from standing up.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Mfer blocks nicely.
Mfer seems keen to control Burrows's posture.
Mfer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burrows controls the pace.
Mfer is pulling down on Burrows's head. It's preventing any offense from Burrows, at least for the moment.#T3#
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burrows walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a right hand #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mfer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Burrows won't allow Mfer to get back to his feet.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Mfer is retaining full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mfer pulls Burrows in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stuart Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer slips under a jab from Burrows.
Burrows digs a good hook to Mfer's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stuart Burrows.
I think Mfer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yeltsin Jr. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Yeltsin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burrows is out of range.
Yeltsin Jr cracks a nice hook into Burrows's ribs.#TD#
Burrows drives through with a takedown into Yeltsin Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burrows won't allow Yeltsin Jr to get back to his feet.
Burrows content to stall in guard here.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burrows dives into side control.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeltsin Jr keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Burrows are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burrows takes a little break here. Yeltsin Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burrows has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Burrows content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to buck Burrows off.
Burrows scoring with punches and elbows.
Burrows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burrows trying to control the position but Yeltsin Jr is working away.
Burrows is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yeltsin Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yeltsin Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burrows asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yeltsin Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Burrows dominates the positioning.
Yeltsin Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burrows asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burrows in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yeltsin Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burrows is controlling him well.#T3#
Burrows scores with punches from side control.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeltsin Jr wants to get back to his feet but Burrows drags him back down.
Burrows moves into full mount!
Yeltsin Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burrows looking to control but Yeltsin Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burrows scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeltsin Jr?
Burrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yeltsin Jr because Burrows loaded up on that one.
Yeltsin Jr really wants to buck Burrows off and get back to his feet.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Yeltsin Jr is squirming around nicely.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Yeltsin Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Burrows working Yeltsin Jr over with strikes here.
Yeltsin Jr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Burrows thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows controlling from mount.
Yeltsin Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Burrows tests Yeltsin Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Burrows misses
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Yeltsin Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeltsin Jr moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeltsin Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Yeltsin Jr with the inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Yeltsin Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Yeltsin Jr is quick to defend against it.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burrows swings widly with a right hand
and Yeltsin Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burrows's hands.#T1#
A jab lands there for Yeltsin Jr.#TD#
Yeltsin Jr gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Yeltsin Jr manages to retain guard.
Burrows content to stall in guard here.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burrows trying to control but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yeltsin Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr blocking some punches.
Burrows lands a shoulder strike.
Yeltsin Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yeltsin Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burrows struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeltsin Jr controls his hands. #BC2#
Yeltsin Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeltsin Jr looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows moves out of range as Yeltsin Jr strikes.
A big left from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows shoots in but Yeltsin Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burrows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows lands with a straight right. Yeltsin Jr didn't see that one coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a head kick.
Yeltsin Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.#T3#
A combination from Burrows does no damage.
Yeltsin Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burrows takes a swing at Yeltsin Jr's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Burrows does no damage.
Yeltsin Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Yeltsin Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Burrows with an open hand slap.
Burrows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a body shot that sends Burrows's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeltsin Jr.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yeltsin Jr has time to react.
Yeltsin Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burrows finds it's way round the side to connect with Yeltsin Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yeltsin Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeltsin Jr walks into a jab.
Yeltsin Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance. #T4#
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Yeltsin Jr only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yeltsin Jr. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Yeltsin Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yeltsin Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yeltsin Jr's head.
Burrows controlling the action here.
Burrows prevents Yeltsin Jr from standing back up.
Yeltsin Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeltsin Jr can pounce on him.
Burrows avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows takes a swing at Yeltsin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Yeltsin Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burrows lands with a straight right. Yeltsin Jr didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Burrows bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Yeltsin Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yeltsin Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burrows backs up against the cage.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
Burrows swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Burrows checks the leg kick.
Burrows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burrows with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Yeltsin Jr pushes Burrows off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts. #T2#
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeltsin Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeltsin Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Yeltsin Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burrows fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeltsin Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Yeltsin Jr.
Burrows throws a body punch but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yeltsin Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burrows has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burrows and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burrows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Burrows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yeltsin Jr's hands.
Yeltsin Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Yeltsin Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Yeltsin Jr shows good takedown defense.
Burrows throws a jab when Yeltsin Jr was well out of range.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeltsin Jr. #T4#
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab. #TD#
Burrows throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yeltsin Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Burrows finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Yeltsin Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Yeltsin Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Yeltsin Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Yeltsin Jr keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Yeltsin Jr wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Yeltsin Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to stand.
Burrows is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yeltsin Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burrows manages to move to mount!
Yeltsin Jr tries to buck Burrows off but he can't manage it. #ES2#
Yeltsin Jr bucks up and throws Burrows to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Yeltsin Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Burrows checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burrows swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Yeltsin Jr lands the left hand.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Yeltsin Jr's belly button to the back.
Yeltsin Jr swinging wildly here.
Burrows darts in looking for a takedown but Yeltsin Jr gets double underhooks and turns Burrows into the cage.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a counter right but Burrows avoids it with no problem.#BC2#
Yeltsin Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Burrows coming out on top.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and bounces Yeltsin Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeltsin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Burrows prevents Yeltsin Jr from getting back to his feet.
Yeltsin Jr wants to get back to his feet but Burrows passes into half guard.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yeltsin Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrows prevents Yeltsin Jr from standing back up.
Burrows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yeltsin Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Burrows looking to control but Yeltsin Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yeltsin Jr tries to buck Burrows off but he can't manage it.
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr tries to buck Burrows off but he can't manage it.
Yeltsin Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Yeltsin Jr is squirming around nicely.
Yeltsin Jr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4#
Burrows punching from mount but Yeltsin Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yeltsin Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Burrows thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burrows putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yeltsin Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Yeltsin Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burrows controlling his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Burrows tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Burrows trying to control but Yeltsin Jr is having none of it.
Yeltsin Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows had his way with Boris Yeltsin Jr in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
Burrows takes one to the chin there.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yeltsin Jr throws out the jab.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr cracks a nice hook into Burrows's ribs.
Yeltsin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yeltsin Jr at a distance.
Burrows misses with a right hand
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr leaves Burrows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Burrows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burrows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Yeltsin Jr throws Burrows to one side and escapes!
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yeltsin Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Yeltsin Jr throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown but Yeltsin Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burrows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows misses with a hook. Yeltsin Jr ducked under it nicely.
Yeltsin Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows connects with a jab.#T2#
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burrows takes one to the chin there.
Burrows doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Yeltsin Jr is out of range.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping right.
Yeltsin Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Burrows staying out of range there.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows stalling. #ES2#
Yeltsin Jr kicks off Burrows and gets to his feet. #T3#
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeltsin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeltsin Jr throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows tries to counter with a takedown but Yeltsin Jr is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Yeltsin Jr misses its intended target.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr avoids it well and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeltsin Jr as he avoids it easily.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Yeltsin Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burrows.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Yeltsin Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeltsin Jr.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Yeltsin Jr lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeltsin Jr sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Burrows is rocked!
Burrows swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yeltsin Jr.
Burrows misses with a two punch combination.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burrows throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burrows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yeltsin Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yeltsin Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Burrows.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Yeltsin Jr moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Yeltsin Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yeltsin Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Yeltsin Jr!
Boris Yeltsin Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Boris Yeltsin Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Burrows takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cowan fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Cowan is defending well.
Burrows working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cowan's thigh. Cowan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Cowan keeps moving. #T1#
Burrows trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Burrows has his foot on Cowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Cowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burrows stands and throws Cowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burrows tries to advance position but instead Cowan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Burrows is looking to stall here but Cowan recovers full guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Burrows trying to control but Cowan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows advances to half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Cowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrows is thwarting Cowan's attempts to control the position.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cowan is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burrows trying to control the action but Cowan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowan lands a body shot.
Burrows goes for a double leg but Cowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cowan continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Cowan manages to break the clinch.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Burrows half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burrows shoots in looking for a takedown. Cowan tries to sprawl out of it but Burrows keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cowan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burrows cracks a nice hook into Cowan's ribs.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Cowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Cowan gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Cowan manages to retain guard.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowan is retaining full guard.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burrows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Burrows's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows 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.#T1#
Cowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cowan defends well.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows is fighting to break Cowan's control of his arms but Cowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows pushes down on Cowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cowan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cowan won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Burrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Cowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Burrows is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Cowan is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard. #SUB#
Burrows is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrows tries to pass to full mount but Cowan defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows misses the body punch
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows lands a slapping body shot.
Burrows slips under a jab from Cowan.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cowan.
Burrows's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cowan under the eye.
Burrows moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cowan throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burrows throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Burrows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Burrows scores with the left hand. Cowan knows he should have avoided that one.
Burrows lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burrows slips a jab from Cowan.
Burrows changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cowan throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrows tries to pull guard but Cowan won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Cowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan stuffs the takedown.
Cowan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts. #T1#
Cowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cowan throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Cowan throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cowan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Burrows sizes up Cowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burrows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burrows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range. #T2##TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cowan defends it well.
Burrows is trying to control. Cowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Burrows trying to mount his opponent but Cowan defends it.
Cowan is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Burrows seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cowan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Royster throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Royster only half commits.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Royster throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Royster throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royster's guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Royster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster 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.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burrows advances to half guard.
Royster is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Royster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Royster wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy. #SUB#
Burrows seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
Royster manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Royster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Royster keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Royster is positioning himself well to prevent Burrows advancing to mount.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Royster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Royster throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Burrows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Royster doesn't seem phased though.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Royster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Royster misses. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Royster preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burrows is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Royster working a defensive guard here.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royster is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
A cross from Royster lands.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royster moves away.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Royster moves away and avoids it.
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Royster missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Royster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burrows is out of range and Royster settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Royster moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Royster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows 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.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Royster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Royster throws a big shot that misses.
Royster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Royster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.
Royster lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.#TD#
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Royster looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Burrows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Royster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burrows tightening his grip on Royster, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Burrows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Royster knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Royster for a finish.
Royster breaks Burrows's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Royster's guard. #REVR#
Burrows is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Royster pulls Burrows in close to his closed guard and prevents Burrows from doing any damage or advancing position.
Royster wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows is pushing down on Royster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Royster is fighting to maintain full guard but Burrows has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Royster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Royster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
Burrows works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burrows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Burrows trying to control the action but Royster is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Royster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.#T2#
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.
Royster won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Royster looking to pass the guard.
Burrows working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Royster won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Royster passes Burrows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Royster is controlling well.
Burrows moves into full guard.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Royster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burrows stands and throws Royster's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Burrows has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Royster!
Royster wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Royster is squirming around nicely.
Royster is controlling an arm, preventing Burrows from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Royster gets back to half guard.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Royster connects with a body shot.
Royster lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Royster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royster throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target. #TD#
Burrows throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Royster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burrows is in Royster's guard.
Burrows forces his way into half guard.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Royster is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Royster is having none of it. #T1#
Burrows uses his free foot to push down on Royster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Royster.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Royster is now in Burrows's guard. A big mistake from Burrows there, giving up the dominant position!
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet.
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Burrows working for a triangle but Royster defends it easily. #T3#
Royster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
Royster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Royster slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Royster is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Royster tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Royster scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Laertes Royster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Royster slips under a jab from Burrows.
Royster misses with a hook to the body
and Burrows counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royster looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A big right from Royster misses.
Royster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Royster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Royster throws a poor cross that misses
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royster has time to react.
Burrows checks a low kick from Royster.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Royster avoids it well and moves away.
Burrows shoots in but Royster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royster blocks a jab.
Royster takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Royster connects with a jab.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows misses with a hook. Royster ducked under it nicely.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Royster.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Royster.
Burrows slips a straight right by Royster.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows 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.
Burrows throws a hook to the side of Royster's head but Royster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Royster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Royster throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royster throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Royster.
Royster lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Royster fights it but they end up in guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Royster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Royster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burrows's guard! Nice work there by Royster!
Laertes Royster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 65
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Burrows shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Albatross is trying to defend but Burrows finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Albatross tries to roll over but Burrows keeps him under control.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Albatross is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Albatross is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Albatross's coaches at Undisputed have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Albatross trying to control here.
Albatross gets full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Albatross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albatross is keeping the position for now.
Burrows forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albatross wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Burrows working for a submission but Albatross is keeping him at bay.
Albatross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Albatross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Albatross trying to control from the bottom.
Burrows is stalling here. Albatross is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burrows seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Albatross has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Burrows seems a little lost for a moment, as Albatross dominates the positioning.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows can't do much from the bottom here.
Burrows sneaks back into half guard.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard.
Albatross is taking a breather. Burrows 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.
Albatross wants to pass the guard but Burrows is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Albatross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Albatross's back!
Albatross can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Albatross 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 Burrows gets his way! #SUB2#
Albatross preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burrows.
Burrows has the hooks in. Albatross is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burrows is persistently looking for the submission but Albatross is defending it well. #SUB2#
Burrows 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, Albatross has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Albatross misses with a head kick.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Albatross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.
Albatross throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burrows has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Albatross is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Albatross connects with a jab.
Stuart Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albatross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows misses with a hook.
Albatross blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.#T1#
Burrows scores with a sloppy right hand. Albatross should have avoided that one.
Albatross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
It looked like Albatross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Albatross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burrows lands an overhand right.
Albatross throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Albatross misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Albatross misses
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Albatross has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albatross there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Burrows feints the counter takedown.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Albatross didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Burrows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burrows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a guillotine from mount but Albatross frees his head quite easily. #T3##SUB2#
Burrows looking to secure an arm triangle but Albatross defends it well.
Burrows wants to take Albatross's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Burrows has control of Albatross's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Albatross regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Albatross is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Burrows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Albatross is defending well though. Burrows let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Albatross defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Burrows's arms. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a rear naked choke here but Albatross reverses the position brilliantly into Burrows's guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Burrows might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Albatross's guard.

Albatross pushes Burrows off and gets back to his feet.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Burrows shakes it off.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Burrows connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows misses with a looping right.
Albatross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Burrows tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Stuart Burrows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albatross throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Burrows misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Albatross counters with a head kick that drops Burrows to the mat! Burrows scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Burrows is rocked!
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Albatross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Albatross doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Burrows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Albatross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burrows slips a straight right by Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Albatross is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albatross defends it well.
Albatross is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Burrows is thwarting Albatross's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Burrows looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a kimura but Albatross is defending it quite comfortably.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Albatross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Burrows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stuart Burrows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albatross won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Burrows is trying to control. Albatross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burrows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Albatross knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Albatross is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnny Albatross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Burrows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Albatross throws a right hand that misses
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Albatross circles away easily
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Albatross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a hook.
Albatross throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target. #TD2#
Burrows feints and as Albatross raises his hands in defense, Burrows changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albatross's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows trying to mount his opponent but Albatross defends it.
Burrows passes the guard and advances to mount!
Albatross has given up his back here. Will Burrows look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2##SUB2#
Burrows has managed to slip his arm under Albatross's chin. This could be all over... yep, Albatross is tapping out! Submission win for Burrows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Burrows as he connects with a hook.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Proving Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Burrows as he connects with a hook.
Burrows cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Burrows connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
No luck for Burrows with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Burrows releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Burrows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Burrows is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Burrows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burrows controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Burrows looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Well, with Burrows on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jackson prevents Burrows from getting a body triangle.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Burrows has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Burrows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jackson for a finish.
Burrows controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows tries to advance to mount but Jackson instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burrows passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Burrows keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burrows to get the leverage.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Burrows is controlling him well. #T3#
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Burrows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burrows's corner calls for a 1-2. Burrows obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good shot there by Burrows.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Will Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stuart Burrows.#T4#
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
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!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Jackson cracks Burrows with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Burrows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab.
Will Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows with a hook.
Burrows lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Burrows counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Burrows's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Burrows tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it. #T1#
Jackson pushes Burrows off but Burrows dives into side control.
Burrows trying to control the position but Jackson is working away. #SUB2#
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Will Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is not content to let Burrows control the position.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Burrows is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily. #T3##SUB2#
Burrows has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Burrows working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Burrows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burrows sneaks back into half guard.
Stuart Burrows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Burrows has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burrows 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!

Event: ENIGMA 49
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1##TD#
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows not doing much here. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Burrows is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burrows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greene to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greene shrugs it off.
Burrows is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Greene is in real trouble.
Greene is really stuck here. #T1##SUB#
Burrows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Greene 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 Burrows gets his way!
Burrows controlling well, preventing Greene from escaping the position. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Greene has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Burrows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Greene is defending well though. Burrows let's go of the attempt for now.
Greene tries to break free. #T2##SUB#
Burrows working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Greene can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Greene is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greene is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Burrows is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Greene is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Burrows.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burrows is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burrows is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burrows has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Greene keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Burrows is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.#SUB#
Burrows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Greene is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Burrows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greene is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows with a hook.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burrows doesn't seem bothered though.
Burrows scores with a jab.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greene misses the body punch
and Burrows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.#T1#
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Greene gets caught flat footed, as Burrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Greene working for submissions but it's allowed Burrows to get to half guard.
Burrows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene is working to get back to half guard.
Greene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Burrows moves to take his opponent's back.
Burrows wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Burrows looking to break Greene's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Greene remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Burrows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows is trying to stick to Greene's back but Greene is turning into Burrows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burrows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Greene.
Greene won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Burrows 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#
Burrows is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burrows pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricky Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burrows 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Panda needs to keep his hands up - Burrows had a free shot at his head there.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Panda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.#CL#
Burrows clinches with his opponent.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Burrows. #T1#
Panda fails to pull guard.
A short right from Burrows on the inside.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands an uppercut.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.
Burrows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Burrows scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda jumps guard but Burrows turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows works on Panda's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull guard. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burrows.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows lands a body shot.
Burrows cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands a left hand.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burrows to keep the fight standing.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burrows lands a left hand.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows is working Panda over against the cage.
Burrows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burrows leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Burrows.
Burrows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Burrows gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burrows but Burrows pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burrows's guard.#SUB#
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows 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#
Nice jab there from Burrows.
Napoleon Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panda's head.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Panda breaks away and moves out of range.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panda is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it. #CL#
Burrows moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burrows walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Panda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Panda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panda has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Burrows trying to control the position.
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!
Burrows 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.#T1#
Panda wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.#SUB#
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Panda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burrows is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Panda, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burrows defends well.#T2#
Panda keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle here but Burrows uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panda tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burrows tries for a kimura but Panda is defending well. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Panda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burrows wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burrows's best efforts.
Panda is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Burrows is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Panda has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burrows escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burrows!
Burrows in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.
Burrows lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burrows lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burrows just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stuart Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Panda's head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burrows smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Stuart Burrows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burrows.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Burrows holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burrows lands a left hand. #ROC#Panda is rocked!#T2#
Burrows is leaning against Panda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Burrows finish him?
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
A short right from Burrows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burrows.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Burrows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burrows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandas head.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body.
Burrows presses Panda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Burrows.
A left hand lands to the body for Burrows.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows lands with a left to the head.
Burrows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burrows lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burrows lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Panda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Panda drops to his knees and Burrows pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Burrows!

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Kurosaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burrows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurosaki goes for a double leg but Burrows avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burrows continues to drive forward.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Kurosaki gets control of Burrows's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kurosaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kurosaki has control of Burrows's left arm, preventing Burrows from doing any damage.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki pulls Burrows in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki 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#
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurosaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Burrows throws an elbow but Kurosaki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
Kurosaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurosaki is working hard here to advance position.
Burrows trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kurosaki is avoiding damage well. #T2##SUB2#
Burrows looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working. #SUB2#
Burrows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burrows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kurosaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burrows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurosaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kurosaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Kurosaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Burrows has his foot on Kurosaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurosaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurosaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.#SUB2#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kurosaki is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kurosaki passes into side control. #SUB#
Kurosaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Burrows is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burrows circles away.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Burrows strikes.#TD#
Kurosaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burrows to the ground. Kurosaki is now in Burrows's guard.#SUB2#
Burrows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kurosaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurosaki won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burrows has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kurosaki doesn't defend quickly enough and Burrows has managed to lock this one up! Can Kurosaki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Burrows on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Burrows!

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Reepo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows sizes up Reepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrows swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reepo on the side of the head.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Reepo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reepo slips a straight right by Burrows.
Reepo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reepo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Burrows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burrows digs a good hook to Reepo's body.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reepo wants to counter with a clinch but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Jay Reepo has been cut.#T1#
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Reepo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stuart Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows cracks Reepo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burrows scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reepo staying out of range there.
Reepo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reepo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burrows.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Reepo.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reepo.
Reepo misses with a punch on the inside.
Burrows blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reepo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reepo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burrows misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Burrows drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Burrows isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reepo stacks Burrows on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reepo!
Burrows struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Reepo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burrows regains half guard.#T3#
Reepo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Reepo is controlling well. #SUB#
Burrows looking for submissions off his back.
Reepo trying to mount his opponent but Burrows defends it. #SUB#
Burrows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Reepo has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burrows.
Reepo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Reepo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reepo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reepo trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows has his foot on Reepo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reepo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Reepo's cut.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burrows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reepo throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and pushes Reepo back into the cage.
Reepo has a couple of punches blocked by Burrows.
Burrows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reepo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reepo can do to turn this around?
Burrows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reepo can't find room to land a body shot as Burrows controls the action.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Burrows manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Burrows looking for a guillotine here but Reepo defends easily.
Reepo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reepo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Burrows is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reepo is aware though and is defending well.
Reepo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Burrows has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reepo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reepo trying to control but Burrows is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reepo passes into side control.
Burrows is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Burrows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burrows is trying to improve his position.
Reepo wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Reepo tries for a kimura but Burrows is defending well. #SUB2#
Reepo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burrows, who protects the arm well.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows tries to improve position but can't.
Burrows is not content to let Reepo control the position.
Burrows is looking for a sweep.
My spies in The Zoo inform me that Reepo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reepo works to advance to full mount. Burrows defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Reepo 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.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reepo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reepo's back!
Burrows is trying to stick to Reepo's back but Reepo is turning into Burrows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burrows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reepo.#SUB#
Burrows throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reepo escapes and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Reepo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Reepo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burrows lands a body shot.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Burrows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrows.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Reepo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reepo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Reepo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
letting Reepo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo walks into a stiff left hand from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook
and Reepo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reepo misses with a looping left.
Reepo moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Reepo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reepo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Reepo defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo misses with an uppercut. Burrows saw that one coming.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reepo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reepo lands with a good body shot.
Burrows misses with a hook
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Reepo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reepo throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Reepo slips the punch.
Burrows scores with a jab. Reepo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Reepo moved out of range.
Reepo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Reepo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Reepo misses.
Reepo ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Reepo throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
Reepo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reepo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reepo! But no joy.
Burrows lands with an uppercut that bounces Reepo off the cage and back into range.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reepo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Burrows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reepo counter with a right hand.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Reepo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reepo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Reepo throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Burrows swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Reepo ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reepo.
Reepo moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows throws a hook but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burrows throws a hook but Reepo avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Reepo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burrows thinking.
Nice body punch from Reepo.
Reepo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Reepo moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Burrows catches Reepo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reepo slips under a jab.
Reepo misses with a hook.
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Reepo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Reepo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Burrows takes the fight into the clinch.
Reepo taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reepo.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Reepo.
I think Reepo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
Jay Reepo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AWC Group A - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Kallaste catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallaste throws a good cross that connects.
Burrows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burrows throws a hook but Kallaste avoids it easily.
Kallaste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows is looking to counter the offense by Kallaste and move into the clinch.
Kallaste moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallaste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Burrows forces Kallaste back against the cage and clinches.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallaste walks away with a smile on his face. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kallaste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Kallaste breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burrows jumps guard but Kallaste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Burrows avoiding damage.
Burrows misses with the head strike. #TD#
Burrows pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Burrows has his feet on Kallaste's thighs here. He's pushed Kallaste off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kallaste screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stuart Burrows!

Event: AWC Fighter Trials VI
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Stuart Burrows will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott Burrows throws a leg kick but Stuart Burrows checks it.
Stuart Burrows appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stuart Burrows misses with a low kick.
Scott Burrows feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Stuart Burrows connects with an inside leg kick.
Stuart Burrows connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Stuart Burrows.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stuart Burrows checks a leg kick.
Stuart Burrows looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Stuart Burrows throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stuart Burrows throws a chopping leg kick but Scott Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Stuart Burrows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Scott Burrows is predictable there
and Stuart Burrows counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stuart Burrows 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!

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