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Event:
OFK 164 - Cosby Vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaw tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Shaw blocks a body shot from Burns.
Shaw tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage, preventing Shaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shaw is trying to push Burns away but Burns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Alexander Shaw has been cut.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Shaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Burns.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shaw looks winded!
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns. #CUT#That has opened up Alexander Shaw's cut even more.
Burns gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
#ROC#Shaw is rocked!
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns pushes Shaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns has Shaw pressed against the cage. He pushes Shaw back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Burns throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shaw crashing to the floor! Burns piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shaw is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Burns!
Benny Burns decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick by Burns misses #TD2#
and Gremlin counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gremlin stops Burns from standing up.
Gremlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gremlin prevents Burns from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gremlin looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gremlin stays in close to Burns's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Gremlin back into the cage.
Gremlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Gremlin stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Burns is working Gremlin over against the cage.
Gremlin looks winded!
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Burns lands an elbow just above Gremlin 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards.
Gremlin jumps guard but Burns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gremlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gremlin up against the cage.
Gremlin letting Burns take a breather here.#T2#
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns cracks Gremlin with a nice body shot.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Gremlin's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns digs a right hand into Gremlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gremlin's gas tank.
Gremlin tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Gremlin drops back down to his feet.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Gremlin.
Burns pushes Gremlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Burns. #CUT#It looks like Brazilian Gremlin has been cut.
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burns jerks Gremlin's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gremlin drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Burns goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Burns because Gremlin was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Benny Burns!
Benny Burns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Burns.
#TD2#
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier. #ES#
Burns wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns just leaning against Cormier, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Cormier is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Burns.
Burns keeps control of Cormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cormier being controlled against the cage.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
#T4#
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Cormier looks winded!
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Burns gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns has Cormier pressed against the cage.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
Burns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Cormier tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Cormier back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Cormier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Burns kicks Cormier off and gets back to his feet.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Cormier breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Cormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Burns back against the cage.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Burns stalling the fight.
Benny Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
#T3#
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns stalls.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burns.
#CUT#Daniel Cormier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Burns!
A less than humble Benny Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
OFK 147 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Lama does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Lama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lama lands with a shot to the body.
Lama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lama jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Lama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Lama rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Lama goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lama is looking for a counter combo.
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Lama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Burns wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lama is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lama 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.
Lama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lama passes to full mount!
Burns is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Lama.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount.
Lama controlling from mount. #SUB#
Lama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burns manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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. #SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lama passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Burns!
Lama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lama landing strikes from the mount.
Burns is in a horrible position here. Lama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Lama's body position as best he can.
Burns 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.
Lama controlling from mount.
Lama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burns?
Lama lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Lama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burns is surviving well by controlling Lama's body position as best he can.
Lama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns looks winded!
Lama working Burns over with strikes here.
Lama cracks Burns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lama unloading with bombs!#T4##SUB#
Lama looking to isolate an arm here. Burns doesn't see it coming and as Lama extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 139 - Trump Vs Bagwis
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson slips a straight right by Burns.#TD2#
Burns tries to sprawl but Nelson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns kicks Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Nelson breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Nelson scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Nelson stops Burns from standing up. #T1#
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is trying to stand.
#ES#
Burns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.#CL#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Burns rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
#CUT#It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson looks winded!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Nelson shoots in.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Burns gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Nelson is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Burns.
Burns stalls.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Knees to the body from Burns.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Will Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is stalling here.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Burns rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
Burns has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Burns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burns for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1##TD2#
Nelson has clasped his hands together around Burns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Nelson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Burns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Burns 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.#ES#
Burns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
#T3#
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson jumps guard but Burns stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nelson jumps guard but Burns stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burns landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burns - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Nelson avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Burns.#CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns is working Nelson over against the cage.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns stalling the fight.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burns - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Burns stalls.
Burns seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson letting Burns take a breather here.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Benny Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns lands a right hand. #T2#
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!
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns landing knees to the head.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Will Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#Will Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Burns stalls.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Will Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Burns!
Benny Burns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 129 -
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Warris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Warris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warris tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Warris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Warris stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Warris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the cage.
Warris takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Halt Warris has been cut.
Burns stalling.
Warris looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Warris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.#T1##TD2#
Warris jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Warris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Burns gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Burns clinches.
Warris is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Warris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
Burns with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warris's elbow.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Warris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halt Warris.#CL#
Burns forces Warris back against the cage and clinches.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warris backwards.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Warris is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Warris is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Warris tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Warris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Burns.
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warris is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benny Burns.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Warris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Warris looks winded!
Knees to the body from Burns.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns just leaning against Warris, taking a breather.
Burns gets through Warris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands an elbow just above Warris 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Halt Warris's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns stalling the fight.
Burns lands an elbow just above Warris 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Halt Warris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Warris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Warris's head. #CUT#Halt Warris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Warris is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Halt Warris'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.#R2##CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warris tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Warris drops back down to his feet.
Burns has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Warris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Warris shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Warris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halt Warris.
No luck for Warris with that takedown attempt.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Warris.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Warris on that attempt. #CL#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warris is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Warris is rocked!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warris can do to turn this around?
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Warris is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Halt Warris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Burns!
After the fight, Benny Burns was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Azebuta throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Burns counters by clinching up.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns. #CUT2#It looks like Tatku Azebuta has been cut.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Azebuta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azebuta backwards.
A short left from Burns.
Azebuta wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burns takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Burns tries to work over Azebuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burns takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benny Burns.
Azebuta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burns.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns tries to work over Azebuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns lands a knee to the body.
Azebuta is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
Burns works on Azebuta's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a knee to the head.
Burns'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.
Burns avoiding damage.
Burns with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatku Azebuta'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.#R2##CL2#
Burns forces Azebuta back against the cage and clinches.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azebuta is trying to break free.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoiding damage.
#T1#
Burns slows down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burns in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benny Burns.#CL2#
Burns forces Azebuta back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Azebuta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns working Azebuta over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns is stalling here.
Burns receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Azebuta won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns taking a breather.#T3#
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azebuta's defenses.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Azebuta up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Benny Burns.#CL2#
Burns has Azebuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Azebuta is trying to break free.
Azebuta managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
A frustrated look appears on Azebuta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azebuta's elbow.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatku Azebuta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Azebuta swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
#CL2#
Azebuta tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azebuta wants to break free but Burns has control.
Azebuta takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azebuta.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Burns landing knees to the body.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benny Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Azebuta won't want to take too many of those.
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
Burns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Azebuta is rocked!
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Azebuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Tatku Azebuta's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Burns working Azebuta over with knees to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Azebuta seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns'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.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns working the clinch nicely. Azebuta is working for position but Burns cracks him with a big knee to the head! Azebuta crumples up against the cage and Burns lands two more shots before the ref can save Azebuta! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Benny Burns! |
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