PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Burban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burban has chosen Viva La Vida as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fu
vs
Burban

192 cm
22
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

158 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaq Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Burban!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fu!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fu.
Fu wants to stand but Burban is controlling his arm.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Burban has eaten all the pies!
Fu is looking to take a break and control but Burban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fu working away.
Burban is looking to reverse the position.
Burban sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burban trying to control here.
Burban is pressing down on Fu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burban has control of Fu's left arm, preventing Fu from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burban wants to get back to his feet but Fu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fu wants to control from the top but Burban keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burban is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu is breathing heavily.
Fu cracks Burban with a solid left hand.
Fu won't allow Burban to sweep him here.
Burban looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Fu tries to keep at a distance but Burban has taken the fight into the clinch.

Burban manages to pull guard.
Burban keeping moving, preventing Fu from controlling successfully.
Burban trying to keep a closed guard but Fu is proving a slippery customer.
Fu wants to pass the guard but Burban is keeping the position.
Burban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fu with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Burban drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fu tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fu connects with a nice short shot to Burban's temple.
Burban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burban is trying to get back to full guard.
Burban is trying to control but can't.
Fu 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.
Burban wants to improve his position but Fu is controlling well.
Burban trying to control but Fu postures up.
Burban keeping hold of Fu's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Fu clinches up with Burban and pushes him back against the cage.
Fu tries to stall but Burban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burban fails to pull guard.
Burban goes for a takedown attempt but Fu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaq Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Burban.
Fu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Fu clinches up with Burban and pushes him back against the cage.
Burban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burban avoiding damage as Fu throws knees to the body.
Fu tries to break the clinch but Burban is controlling the position.
Fu can't get the takedown.
Fu trying to land knees to the body.
Burban tries to pull guard but Fu won't allow it.
Burban goes for a takedown attempt but Fu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fu throws a series of punches but Burban avoids them all with ease.
Fu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burban circles away.
Fu throws a leg kick but Burban sees it coming and moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burban.
Fu stops a takedown attempt from Burban.
Burban is trying to maintain a safe position but Fu gets an underhook and turns Burban into the cage.
Fu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burban has him pressed against the cage.

Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fu gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fu breaks the clinch.
Fu stalks Burban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burban's face. Burban staggers backwards, shaken.

Burban is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Burban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fu looks to land a combination. Burban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burban is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?

Fu has closed the distance and engaged Burban in a clinch.
Burban tries to score a body lock takedown but Fu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burban seems to have recovered his senses.
Burban stalling in the clinch but Fu improves position.
Burban tries to pull guard but Fu won't allow it.
Fu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burban is keeping busy.
Burban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burban tries for a takedown but Fu manages to get underhooks.
Burban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burban tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burban looking for a takedown.
Burban looking for a takedown.
Fu can't break the clinch.
Fu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burban pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burban is trying to keep an underhook but Fu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Burban is doing well to control the position and prevent Fu from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Fu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fu doesn't manage to clinch there - Burban circles away.
Burban misses with a takedown

and Fu counters by clinching up.
Burban tries for a takedown but Fu manages to get underhooks.
Burban keeps control of Fu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burban gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaq Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Burban.
Fu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burban gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fu has Burban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fu wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fu pulls guard effortlessly.
Burban is fighting to break Fu's control of his arms but Fu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Fu is looking for a triangle but Burban pushes his legs off easily.
Burban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Fu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burban won't allow Fu to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Burban decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fu, up you get!
Burban fails with the takedown
and Fu counters with a nice uppercut.
Burban has his takedown stuffed

and Fu counters with a single leg into guard. Burban didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu stands and throws Burban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fu is looking to take a break and control but Burban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burban prevents Fu from improving position.
Burban can't do much from the bottom here.
Burban takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Burban isn't going anywhere.
Burban manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fu's best efforts.

Fu is working for a submission of some sort.
Burban makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burban.
Fu trying to control the position from guard on top but Burban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fu won't allow Burban to sweep him here.
Burban seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Fu stands up from Burban's guard - Fu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burban clinches but Fu breaks the clinch
letting Fu counter with a right hand.

Fu closes the distance and clinches.
Burban has Fu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fu tries to break the clinch but Burban is controlling the position.
Fu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burban wants a takedown.

Burban has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Fu right now.
A lull in the action here.
Fu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Fu actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu wants to improve his position but Burban is controlling well.
Burban controlling the action here.
Fu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fu wants to sweep here but Burban controlling him for the moment.
Burban wants to control from the top but Fu keeps moving.
Burban slips nicely into half guard.
Fu is looking to improve his position.
Burban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fu tries to kick Burban off but Burban keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fu is refusing to be controlled, as Burban sits in half guard.
Fu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burban's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burban's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burban is in bad spot here.
Fu doesn't have the hooks in and Burban manages to turn into his guard.
Fu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burban trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
Fu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burban 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.
Burban chips away with some ground and pound.
Burban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burban is looking to stand up but Fu won't let him.
Shaq Fu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burban won't allow Fu to sweep him here.
Fu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burban trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burban stays in close to Fu's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Fu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Burban misses with a takedown

and Fu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burban can't get the takedown.
Fu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaq Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Burban.
Burban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burban shoots and misses

and Fu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burban!
Burban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burban looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Fu working for a choke but Burban is defending well.

Burban manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Fu scores with a three punch combo!
Burban with a poor takedown

and Fu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burban!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burban is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burban tries to hold on but Fu postures up.

Fu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burban manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Burban wants to control but Fu postures up.
Fu trying to control the action but Burban is working from the bottom.
Burban gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fu is thwarting Burban's attempts to control the position.
Burban tries to roll over but Fu keeps him under control.

Fu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fu.
Burban gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fu trying to control but Burban is working from the bottom.
Burban controlling Fu's posture.
Burban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fu tries to roll over but Burban keeps him under control.
Burban is tying to control. Fu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Fu is defending against the submission attempts here by Burban.
Fu is refusing to be controlled, as Burban sits in half guard.

Fu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burban winds up and cracks Fu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burban is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Burban with a poor takedown
and Fu counters with a one-two to the body.
Fu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burban stuffs the takedown attempt from Fu. Fu gets slowly back to his feet.
Burban shoots and misses
and Fu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fu looks to land a combination but Burban avoids it well.
Burban shoots and misses
and Fu counters with a two punch combo.

Burban darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burban trying to control from half guard but Fu is working away.
Fu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu is staying active underneath Burban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burban is controlling the pace.
Fu punching from the bottom.
Burban is trying to control the action in half guard but Fu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fu moves into range and clinches up with Burban.
Fu prevents the takedown attempt.

Fu has picked Burban up - he's going for a ride! Fu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fu is looking to take a break and control but Burban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burban manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burban pulls Fu in close to prevent any damage.
Justin Burban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq Fu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fu 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Fu!