PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David HasselhON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maine Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

HasselhON
vs
Burger

184 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David HasselhON!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maine Burger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HasselhON wants to clinch.

HasselhON lands a big head kick that sends Burger tumbling to the mat! HasselhON takes a step backwards and waves Burger back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Burger is rocked!

It looks like Maine Burger has been cut.
HasselhON misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burger is still on wobbly legs! Can HasselhON finish him?
HasselhON tries a head kick but it misses.
HasselhON throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
HasselhON tries a head kick but it misses.
HasselhON throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
HasselhON is looking to clinch but Burger is avoiding it.
Burger avoids the head kick by HasselhON.
Burger blocks a head kick by HasselhON.
Burger seems to have recovered his senses.
HasselhON closes the distance and clinches up with Burger, looking for a takedown. HasselhON pushes Burger against the ropes but Burger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
HasselhON shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
HasselhON misses with an uppercut. Burger saw that one coming.
HasselhON is breathing heavily.
HasselhON shoots in and drives through. Burger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David HasselhON. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HasselhON tries to clinch there but Burger circles away.
HasselhON takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like David HasselhON has been cut.
HasselhON is looking to score with low kicks.
HasselhON moves out of range of the leg kick from Burger.
Burger tries to clinch but HasselhON moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Burger misses.
HasselhON slips a jab and a cross from Burger.
Burger fails to land with a series of punches.
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses.
Burger blocks a head kick by HasselhON.
Burger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burger looks to land a combination. HasselhON sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HasselhON throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Burger connects with a body shot.
Burger misses with a leg kick.
Burger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
HasselhON throws an overhand right that lands on Burger's shoulder, as Burger tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Burger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HasselhON tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burger counters with a left and a right that stings HasselhON.

Burger closes the distance and clinches.

Burger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HasselhON attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burger is looking to chop away at HasselhON's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burger closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Burger to work.
The crowd are getting on Burger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Burger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burger avoids the head kick by HasselhON.
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burger counters with a three punch combo that has HasselhON backing up. HasselhON nods at Burger to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HasselhON fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger misses with a series of wild punches.

Burger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HasselhON, pushing him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Burger moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burger lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maine Burger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

HasselhON tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and HasselhON takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HasselhON throws a sloppy head kick
and Burger counters with a stiff right hand.
HasselhON really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
HasselhON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maine Burger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
HasselhON tries to clinch
and Burger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Burger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
HasselhON throws a lazy head kick

and Burger counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burger.
Burger stalls.
Burger lands a shoulder strike.
Burger dodges an elbow strike from HasselhON.

Burger manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burger swings for the body but HasselhON moves out of range.
Burger wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HasselhON looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Burger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burger tries to work over HasselhON's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HasselhON tries to land a knee to the head but Burger blocks with his arms.
Burger scores with a shot to the side of HasselhON's head.
Burger has HasselhON pushed against the ropes.

Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
HasselhON takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Burger misses.
Burger throws a leg kick but HasselhON checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HasselhON misses with a head kick.
Burger tries a head kick but it misses.
HasselhON wants to clinch but Burger slips to the side

and Burger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burger.
Burger controlling the action here for a moment.

Burger breaks from the clinch.
Burger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Burger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burger pushes HasselhON up against the ropes in a clinch.

Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger misses with a series of wild punches.
HasselhON tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HasselhON throws a lazy head kick

and Burger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burger.

Burger manages to break the clinch.
Burger misses with a head kick.
Maine Burger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HasselhON takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
HasselhON throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters with a two punch combo.
Burger feints and then cracks HasselhON's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow HasselhON down.

Burger rushes HasselhON and presses him up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burger breaks the clinch.
Burger throws a nice looking combination but HasselhON bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
HasselhON closes the distance but Burger moves to the side
and Burger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
HasselhON clinches but Burger breaks the clinch

and Burger moves into the clinch.
Burger lands an elbow that stopped HasselhON in his tracks for a moment.

Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
HasselhON throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters with a straight right hand.
HasselhON throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Burger pushes HasselhON up against the ropes in a clinch.

Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Burger rushes HasselhON and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maine Burger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! HasselhON's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

HasselhON takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
HasselhON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by HasselhON misses
and Burger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burger looks to land a combination. HasselhON sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

HasselhON tries to keep at a distance but Burger has taken the fight into the clinch.

Burger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger throws a head kick that misses.
David HasselhON seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HasselhON shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Burger rushes HasselhON and presses him up against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger lands a right hand that snaps the head of HasselhON backwards.

Burger breaks the clinch.
Burger looks to land a combination but HasselhON avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HasselhON tries to clinch but Burger moves away
and Burger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Burger instigates a clinch.
Burger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burger just leaning against HasselhON, taking a breather.

Burger manages to break the clinch.
HasselhON throws a sloppy head kick
and Burger counters with a nice body kick.
HasselhON keeps the fight on the outside.
Burger lands with a nice combination. HasselhON backs away looking to recover.
HasselhON throws a sloppy head kick

and Burger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Burger breaks the clinch.
HasselhON clinches but Burger breaks the clinch

and Burger moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but HasselhON blocks with his arms.

Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well,HasselhON is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses

and Burger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burger.
Burger missing with knees to the body.
Burger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and HasselhON avoids it.

Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger throws a leg kick but HasselhON sees it coming and checks it nicely.
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Burger gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Burger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Burger clinches up with HasselhON and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Burger.
HasselhON looking for a takedown.
Burger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Burger breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HasselhON throws a head kick that misses.
Burger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Burger counters by moving into the clinch.
Burger presses HasselhON against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Burger manages to break the clinch.
HasselhON closes the distance looking to clinch

and Burger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Burger.
A body shot lands from Burger.

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.
HasselhON avoids the elbow strike from Burger, against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burger.
Burger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HasselhON tries to land knees in the clinch but Burger avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Burger - that landed with a thud.
Burger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burger is trying to stall.

Burger breaks from the clinch.
Burger wants to clinch.
Burger tries to clinch but HasselhON moves out of range.
HasselhON misses with a straight left.
David HasselhON has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burger connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maine Burger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Maine Burger!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Maine Burger!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Maine Burger!

Maine Burger wins by unanimous decision!