PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr's entrance music is Thuggish Ruggish Bone. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Burns Jr
vs
Sack

180 cm
24
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
215 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby Sack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sack tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Sack down with leg kicks.
Sack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sack's sensitive parts.
Sack leaves Burns Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Sack looks gassed!
Sack leaves Burns Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Sack slips under a jab.
Sack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr cracks Sack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Sack down.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sack slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Burns Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Sack moves out of range.
Burns Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack throws a right and a left that Burns Jr avoids nicely.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr lands a head kick. Sack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Sack's leg. Sack is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Sack down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Sack's front leg but catches the back leg as Sack tries to avoid it.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Sack's leg. Sack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sack.
Burns Jr scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sack takes a step back to recover.
Sack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Sack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sack tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Sack down with leg kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Sack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sack is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Sack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sack's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sack.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sack's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Sack shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Sack in the body.
Burns Jr shoots in but Sack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Sack shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Sack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sack down.
Sack throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Sack down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns Jr lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns Jr tries to avoid it but Sack manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns Jr to the ground. Burns Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr connects with a single shot there.
Burns Jr thumps Sack with a low kick.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Sack off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sack blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Bobby Sack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Sack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr lands a head shot.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Sack moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sack if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Sack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Sack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sack throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Sack counters with a series of strikes. Burns Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sack avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sack's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns Jr!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Sack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps Sack at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sack's sensitive parts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sack's calf.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Sack's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Burns Jr finds it's target.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Sack off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Sack moves out of range.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sack's calf.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns Jr looks for a takedown but Sack sprawls well.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sack.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns Jr. That snapped Sack's head back.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr swings for the body but Sack moves out of range.
Sack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sack just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sack. That did some damage!
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Sack's leg. Sack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Sack misses.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sack misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Sack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Sack looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns Jr 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!