PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ryan (ranked 4739 p4p, 25211 weight class) and Michael Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnside has chosen gangnam style as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Ryan
vs
Burnside

189 cm
18
215
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
205
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Burnside!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Burnside steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Burnside.
Burnside looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Michael Burnside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnside tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burnside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throws a hook but Burnside avoids it easily.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Burnside jumps back.
Burnside is looking to land body kicks.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnside manages to avoid it.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burnside.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnside was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnside's waist but Burnside gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Burnside throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.

Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Burnside's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnside is retaining full guard.
Burnside is wriggling around but Ryan manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan prevents Burnside from standing back up.

Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burnside is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Burnside pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Burnside pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.

Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burnside does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burnside has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burnside is trying to stand back up but Ryan is controlling him

Ryan is looking for a kimura here.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burnside defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burnside is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Burnside is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Burnside tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is not content to let Ryan control the position.

Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Burnside defends the submission attempt.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.

Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Burnside defends the submission attempt.

Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burnside looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ryan is working for a kimura but Burnside is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan trying to control the action but Burnside is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.

Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Burnside is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is looking to advance position but Burnside won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnside is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Burnside's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Burnside misses with a body kick.
Burnside is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Burnside.
Burnside steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burnside looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burnside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burnside tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burnside was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burnside wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnside wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan trying to control but Burnside is working from the bottom.
Burnside really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnside can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnside is trying to get back to his feet.

Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Burnside is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet but Ryan drags him back down.

Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnside knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burnside is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Burnside is not content to let Ryan control the position.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnside, who protects the arm well.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnside is letting Ryan control him for a moment.
Burnside is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Ryan tries for a kimura but Burnside is defending well.
Burnside tries to escape but Ryan is in control.

Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burnside is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burnside is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnside has escaped the position, nice work there.

Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryan wants to control but Burnside is keeping him busy.
Burnside is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burnside is trying to buck Ryan off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Ryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Burnside's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Burnside looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Burnside backs away, Ryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burnside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
And Burnside responds with a good body kick, but Ryan manages to step out the way in time.

Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnside is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micky Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnside, who protects the arm well.
Burnside is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan tries for a kimura but Burnside is defending well.

Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnside pushes Ryan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burnside is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burnside is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
Michael Burnside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Burnside is defending well.

Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnside knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burnside is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burnside, who protects the arm well.
Burnside is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnside is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnside throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Burnside tries to escape but Ryan is in control.

Ryan has hold of Burnside's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burnside seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burnside is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burnside is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Micky Ryan!
In defeat, Michael Burnside stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a better fighter than me ngl xoxo'.