PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three - The Roof Is On Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Pierre Hennard

193 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
29
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns gets caught flat footed, as Hennard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Burns working for a triangle but Hennard defends it easily.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Hennard from controlling successfully.
Hennard pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to control but Hennard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hennard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hennard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hennard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hennard.
Hennard controlling the action here.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Hennard has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennard wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hennard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
Hennard wants to control but instead Burns manages to regain half guard.

Hennard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns wants to control but Hennard is keeping busy.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Hennard has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Hennard is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hennard to get the leverage.
Hennard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hennard wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard is looking to stall here but Burns recovers full guard.
Burns keeping full guard, as Hennard tries to pass.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hennard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre Hennard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hennard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Hennard.
A swing and a miss from Hennard.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hennard.
Burns wants to control but Hennard postures up.
Hennard tries to advance to mount but Burns denies him.

Hennard is trying to get an arm triangle but Burns is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hennard is trying to get an arm triangle but Burns is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hennard's best efforts.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Burns gets full guard.
Hennard trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hennard looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Burns wants to control from the top but Hennard keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes Hennard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hennard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Burns is trying to work for a kimura but Hennard is defending well.
Hennard wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns is trying to control. Hennard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Pierre Hennard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hennard tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Hennard avoids it well and moves away.
Burns jabs Hennard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hennard slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brian Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Hennard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Hennard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hennard sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns leaves Hennard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Hennard shoots and misses

and Burns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hennard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns controlling the action here.
Hennard is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hennard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brian Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennard is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Hennard is defending well.
Hennard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hennard sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hennard avoid being mounted?
Burns controlling the pace.

Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
George Pierre Hennard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Hennard trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hennard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Hennard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
George Pierre Hennard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Hennard's shoulder, as Hennard tries to avoid the shot.

Hennard moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hennard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre Hennard!
After the big win, George Pierre Hennard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MB Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Brian Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hats off to my opponent. He was better tonight. I hope we meet again in the future.'.