PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Burd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Burd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Flipovic
vs
Burd

190 cm
23
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Flipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Burd!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flipovic missing with a left hand there. Burd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flipovic but Flipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burd shoots in but Flipovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirko Flipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Burd.
Flipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flipovic throws a jab when Burd was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flipovic.
Burd moves out of range as Flipovic strikes.
Flipovic tries to land a front kick but Burd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burd fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Burd.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flipovic as he jumps to the side.
Flipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Flipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses.
Flipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Flipovic throws a right hand that Burd ducks under and follows up with a left that Burd also avoids with ease.

Burd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flipovic's guard.
Flipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burd is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic is breathing heavily.
Burd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flipovic wants to get back to his feet but Burd passes into half guard.
Burd is taking a breather. Flipovic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Flipovic pushes Burd off but Burd dives into side control.
Flipovic prevents Burd from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burd trying to control the position but Flipovic is working away.
Flipovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burd has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Burd is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Flipovic looks calm but he's in trouble here. Burd gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Flipovic is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Burd lets go of the hold and Flipovic can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Burd!