PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Hess is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Demiurge. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Burns Jr
vs
Hess

180 cm
39
210 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

201 cm
32
260 lbs
36 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Instinct

Bullet Proof System
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 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 36 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Hess!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jon Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Hess as he checks the leg kick.
Hess throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hess lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Simba Burns Jr has been cut.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Hess misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr with a jab.
Hess throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Hess throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Hess.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hess throws a body kick that misses.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been informed that Hess has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Hess thuds his right hand into Burns Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hess takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hess blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Hess looks to move away, Burns Jr throws a big counter combo but Hess just gets out of the way.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hess tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hess tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Hess misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
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 checks a low kick from Hess.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Burns Jr misses
and Hess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hess throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hess. That's going to slow Burns Jr down.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burns Jr moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Hess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns Jr working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hess wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Hess moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Hess throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but Hess moved out of range.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hess has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hess there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr catches Hess with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hess throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hess throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess cracks Burns Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Hess.
Hess misses with a jab to the body
letting Burns Jr counter with a right hand.
Hess throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hess.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Hess stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hess off balance momentarily.
Hess cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Hess counters with a nice body shot.
Hess misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Hess.
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Hess looks to move away, Burns Jr throws a big counter combo but Hess just gets out of the way.
Hess's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hess throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Hess throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hess misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.

It looks like Jon Hess has been cut.
Burns Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hess keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hess takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hess blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Hess.
Burns Jr misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hess just manages to avoid it.
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Hess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hess moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Hess throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hess.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that Hess semi-blocks.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Hess tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hess checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick there by Hess.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Hess's legs.
Hess now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Hess throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Hess moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
A jab from Hess finds it's way through Burns Jr's defenses.
Hess is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Hess throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Hess misses.
Hess lands a head kick. Burns Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hess's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hess lands a big head kick that sends Burns Jr tumbling to the mat! Hess takes a step backwards and waves Burns Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hess misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hess. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr walks into a straight right hand from Hess.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hess throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Hess throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Hess tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Hess.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hess throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hess flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Hess looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hess's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Hess throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hess lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jon Hess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hess throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Hess throws a body kick.
Hess throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Hess.
Hess looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice body kick from Hess.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Hess jumps back.
Hess moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hess throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns Jr on the side of the head.
Burns Jr misses with a looping right.
Hess throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Hess counters with a left to the body.
Hess walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Hess has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Hess throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hess's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Hess scores with a nice right hand.
Hess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Hess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Hess throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Hess blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Hess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hess blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Hess throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hess swings widly with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hess moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Hess takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hess throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hess with a nice cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Hess is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr tries to clinch up
and Hess counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Hess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Burns Jr lands but Hess takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Hess's legs.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Hess cracks Burns Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hess throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Hess down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hess.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.

Hess lands a big head kick that sends Burns Jr tumbling to the mat! Hess takes a step backwards and waves Burns Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Burns Jr is rocked!
Hess explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hess's front leg but catches the back leg as Hess tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hess.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hess, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hess fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice uppercut lands for Hess. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Hess moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Hess is having none of it.
Hess lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Hess looks to throw a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hess tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hess.
Burns Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hess.
Hess misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Hess checks it
and Hess counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hess blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hess is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hess throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Hess only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr tries to move into range but Hess moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hess's shoulder, as Hess tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hess dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Hess really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns Jr is wise to it.
Burns Jr looks to throw the jab but Hess is out of range.
Hess throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Hess misses with a wild combination.
Hess has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hess looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hess's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hess.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hess fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns Jr on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Hess unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hess avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hess.
Hess moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hess moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burns Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hess circles away quickly and effectively.

Hess cracks Burns Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hess has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Burns Jr to stand back up!
Oh Burns Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hess misses with a two punch combination.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess scores with a push kick.
Hess throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hess. Burns Jr shrugs it off though.
Hess throws an overhand right that drops Burns Jr like a sack of potatoes! Hess dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Hess!
A relieved looking Jon Hess thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'much respect to Zivic and his manager and this organization for this special opportunity. No excuses, I had a great camp and lost fair and square to an awesome fighter and man. Congrats.'.