PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Burns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Frank
vs
Burns

192 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 New York, Bubba Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Burns!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Frank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Frank keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Frank into the cage.

Burns gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frank prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burns controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throwing strikes here but Frank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frank tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
Frank is just holding on here. Burns manages to take his back.
What can Frank do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Frank! Can he survive? No! He's out! Burns gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Burns!