PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Burgendy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Burgendy
vs
Delux

188 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

WTF? spar gear $8

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burgendy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgendy was well out of range. Poor timing from Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burgendy shoots for a takedown but Delux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delux throws a hook but Burgendy avoids it easily.
Delux scores with the left hand. Burgendy knows he should have avoided that one.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
Delux looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgendy is just out of range.
Delux stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgendy. Burgendy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Burgendy feints and as Delux raises his hands in defense, Burgendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgendy looking to pass the guard.

Delux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burgendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burgendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux trying to control the position.

Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgendy is looking to work some ground and pound but Delux has wrist control.
Burgendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Delux wants to sweep here but Burgendy controlling him for the moment.
Delux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgendy.
Burgendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgendy won't allow Delux to sweep him here.
Delux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgendy postures up in Delux's guard and throws a big left but Delux blocks it.

Delux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delux's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delux wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgendy wants to control from the top but Delux keeps moving.

Delux is looking for a triangle but Burgendy pushes his legs off easily.
Delux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgendy.
Delux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgendy manages to get himself to full guard.
Burgendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses.
Delux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delux postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux wants to pass the guard but Burgendy is keeping the position.
Delux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Delux scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Delux.
Brutal Delux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgendy fails to land the takedown.
Delux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgendy.
Delux looks to land a left hand but Burgendy moved out of range nicely.
Delux shoots in for a double leg but Burgendy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delux stuffs the takedown.
Burgendy blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux swings for the body but Burgendy moves out of range.
Delux ducks under a wild hook from Burgendy.
Delux lands a head shot.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delux but Delux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burgendy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Delux does no damage.
Burgendy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burgendy.
Burgendy staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgendy tries to clinch but Delux moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delux lands with a shot to the body.
Delux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgendy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Delux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgendy tries to clinch up but Delux circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgendy throws a body punch but Delux moves out of range.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Delux. Beautiful body shot.
Burgendy moves away from the strike by Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Delux does it's job there.
Delux misses with a straight left.
Delux avoids the body shot from Burgendy.
Delux looks to land a combination but Burgendy avoids it well.
Delux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
Delux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burgendy defending well as Delux loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgendy blocks a jab.
Delux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Burgendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgendy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delux!
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delux as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delux swinging wildly here.
Delux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Burgendy moves into the clinch.
Burgendy stops a takedown attempt from Delux.
Burgendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burgendy gets control of Delux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burgendy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delux pushing down on Burgendy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delux is looking to advance position but Burgendy won't allow it.
Delux wants to control but Burgendy is keeping him busy.
Delux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Delux is working for a submission of some sort.
Delux content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burgendy to regain full guard.
Burgendy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delux advances to half guard.
Delux tries to pass to full mount but Burgendy defends it.
Delux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgendy keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgendy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Delux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgendy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burgendy's thigh. Burgendy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutal Delux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Delux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burgendy's head.
Burgendy closes the distance and clinches up with Delux, looking for a takedown. Burgendy pushes Delux against the cage but Delux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgendy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Delux. That snapped Burgendy's head back.
Brutal Delux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delux somewhat.
Delux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delux throws a hook to the side of Burgendy's head but Burgendy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgendy defending well as Delux loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delux avoids the body shot from Burgendy.
Nice uppercut there from Delux.
Burgendy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burgendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burgendy looks for a takedown but Delux sprawls well.
Delux misses with a straight right.
Burgendy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burgendy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delux pinned against the cage. Delux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Delux catches Burgendy right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgendy stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burgendy's hands.
Burgendy throws a hook to the side of Delux's head but Delux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delux throws a big shot that misses.
Delux fails to land the takedown.
Burgendy dodges the punch combination from Delux.
Burgendy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delux slips under a jab from Burgendy.
Delux misses with a hook.
Donk. Delux catches Burgendy right on the button with a cross.
Burgendy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delux.
Delux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgendy moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy misses with an uppercut. Delux saw that one coming.
Burgendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Delux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgendy slips under a jab from Delux.
Decent striking displayed by Delux there.
Burgendy moves away from the strike by Delux.
Delux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Burgendy or perhaps it was just good defense by Delux which made him look bad.
Burgendy avoids the body shot from Delux.
A cross from Delux lands.
Delux works Burgendy's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delux stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delux moves out of range as Burgendy strikes.
Burgendy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgendy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Delux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgendy.
Nice shot by Delux.
Delux digs a good body shot into Burgendy's ribs.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delux but Delux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delux lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux cracks Burgendy with a good jab.
Delux lands a nice hook to Burgendy's body. Burgendy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mr Burgendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutal Delux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Delux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Delux sizes up Burgendy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutal Delux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutal Delux!