PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 271 p4p, 682 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 18 p4p, 37 weight class). Burrows kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baba O'Riley. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Burrows
vs
Reepo

162 cm
25
135
13 - 2 - 1

165 cm
25
135
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

Reepo darts in and clinches Burrows up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Reepo.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

Reepo misses the shot to the body.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Reepo tries to sprawl but Burrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burrows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reepo, who protects the arm well.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Burrows is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reepo defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.