PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turbano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Turbano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Burns's chin.

Turbano
vs
Burns

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Turbano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbano tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.

Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turbano's guard.
Turbano has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up.

Burns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turbano throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like James Burns has been cut.
Turbano misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Turbano fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbano fails with a takedown attempt.

Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns is trying to drag Turbano to the mat but Turbano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turbano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Burns.
Turbano gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
Burns has Turbano pushed against the cage.
Turbano tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Turbano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turbano.
Turbano throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.

Burns forces Turbano back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns jumps guard but Turbano stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turbano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burns.

Turbano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turbano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turbano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Turbano.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turbano pinned against the cage. Turbano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turbano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Turbano is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turbano looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns content to stall in guard here.

Burns gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Turbano enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turbano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turbano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Burns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burns tries to clinch but Turbano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Burns's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Burns instigates a clinch.
Turbano tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Turbano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turbano fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Turbano jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Turbano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Turbano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns stands up and waves to Turbano to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burns has closed the distance and engaged Turbano in a clinch.
Turbano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns has Turbano pressed against the cage, preventing Turbano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turbano tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.

Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Turbano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Turbano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Burns prevents Turbano from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
Turbano gets full guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Turbano is retaining full guard.
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.
Turbano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Burns instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Turbano stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Turbano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.
Turbano stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.

Turbano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns pulls Turbano in close to his closed guard and prevents Turbano from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbano wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turbano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turbano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Burns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Turbano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turbano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Turbano ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turbano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Burns tries to keep at a distance but Turbano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turbano jumps guard but Burns stands there with Turbano around his waist. Turbano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Turbano has him pressed against the cage.
Turbano is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turbano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turbano tries a head kick but it misses.
Turbano fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Turbano throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Turbano with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Burns. Those never looked like landing.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.

Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Burns gets control of Turbano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbano wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Turbano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Turbano wants to stand and escape but instead Burns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Turbano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Turbano is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns stalling.
Nice strikes from Burns there.
Burns is controlling the pace.

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! Turbano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Burns!