PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coco Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barren Earth - Deserted Morrows. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bongo
vs
Burns

190 cm
19
273 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Coco Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Burns!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a head kick but Bongo moves out of range.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns swings for the body but Bongo moves out of range.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bongo throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Burns gets caught flat footed, as Bongo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns wants to stand but Bongo is controlling the position.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bongo controls the pace.
Bongo looking to pass the guard.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Bongo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bongo preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Coco Bongo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Bongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Burns misses.
Bongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Bongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bongo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bongo's half guard.
Bongo is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns working over Bongo with some ground and pound. Bongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns is looking to advance position but Bongo won't allow it.
Bongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Bongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Nice strikes from Burns there.
Bongo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Bongo is defending the position.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Bongo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns throwing shots but Bongo is blocking nicely.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Burns is working for a kimura but Bongo is defending it quite comfortably.

Bongo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns throwing shots but Bongo is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongo gets back to full guard.
Burns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard.
Bongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Bongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Bongo drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Bongo off! Bongo jumps back into Burns's guard.

Bongo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.
Bongo blocks a head kick by Burns.
Bongo moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bongo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Bongo getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bongo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns wants to control but Bongo is keeping busy.

Bongo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burns could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bongo has cracked it and Burns is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bongo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Coco Bongo!