PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Petasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert Burns has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Burns
vs
Petasse

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Petasse!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petasse wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Petasse misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Petasse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Petasse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petasse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Petasse in his guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Petasse from controlling successfully.

Burns is looking for a triangle but Petasse pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petasse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petasse has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pulls Petasse in close to his closed guard and prevents Petasse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petasse wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petasse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in Werewolf's cave inform me that Petasse has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petasse is one step ahead there.

Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petasse won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petasse is fighting to break Burns's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petasse trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petasse is aware though and is defending well.
Petasse wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Petasse advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns wants to improve his position but Petasse is controlling well.
Burns is staying active underneath Petasse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to control the action here but instead Petasse manages to pass to full mount!
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Petasse has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Petasse there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petasse wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petasse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burns avoids a series of strikes thrown by Petasse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to hold on but Petasse pushes him away.
Petasse moves to the back position.

Petasse is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burns for a finish.
Burns looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

An inside leg kick from Petasse misses.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Petasse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Petasse sprawls well.
An inside leg kick from Petasse misses.
Petasse throws a low kick but Burns moves out of range easily.
Petasse throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petasse as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Burns drives through with a takedown into guard.

Burns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petasse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petasse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petasse!
Burns wants to control but Petasse postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petasse.
Burns trying to control here.
Burns gets back to full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Petasse from controlling successfully.

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

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Petasse defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petasse wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petasse wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petasse trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petasse won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petasse is aware though and is defending well.
Petasse trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petasse won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antoine Petasse wasn't active enough on the ground.

Burns gets the takedown into side control.

Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns wants to control but Petasse is keeping him busy.
Petasse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petasse is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Petasse manages to get to full guard.

Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petasse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Petasse's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Petasse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Burns dominated that second 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.

Burns fails with the takedown
and Petasse counters with a left and a right that stings Burns.

Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Petasse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Petasse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petasse is keeping the position for now.
Petasse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burns tries to roll over but Petasse keeps him under control.
Burns wants to control but Petasse is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Petasse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burns controls his leg.
Petasse is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Petasse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petasse trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petasse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Burns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petasse uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petasse is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Petasse.
Burns is trying to control Petasse's posture but Petasse avoids it.
Burns tries to bench press Petasse off him but Petasse keeps the position.
Petasse is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petasse controlling the pace.

Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herbert Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petasse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Burns controls his leg.
Burns wants to sweep but Petasse has passed to side control!
Petasse is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petasse's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns gets full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Petasse from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Herbert Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petasse's waist but Petasse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Petasse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petasse misses with a low kick.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petasse lands a head shot.
Petasse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbert Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Petasse is retaining full guard.

Petasse working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petasse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petasse is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Petasse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petasse's guard.

Burns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Burns seems to be working for a kimura but Petasse defends the submission attempt.
Burns is trying to control. Petasse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Petasse is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbert Burns!