PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rose Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose Mauler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Burningrom
vs
Mauler

199 cm
29
142 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

168 cm
25
139 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rose Mauler!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burningrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Burningrom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burningrom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mauler is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler manages to get to full guard.
Burningrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burningrom passes Mauler's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Mauler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom trying to control the pace.
Burningrom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mauler is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burningrom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burningrom tries to pass to full mount but Mauler defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burningrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Mauler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burningrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mauler looking for submissions off his back.
Mauler looks winded!
Burningrom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burningrom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burningrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mauler for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burningrom.
Mauler is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom controlling from mount.
Burningrom continues to hold on tight.
Mauler is desperately trying to improve his position but Burningrom has a good base and remains in mount.
Burningrom content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Burningrom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler working to try and regain half guard.
Burningrom controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burningrom throws a head kick but Mauler moves out of range.
Mauler shoots in for a takedown but Burningrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nero Burningrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
Burningrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
Burningrom swings for the body but Mauler moves out of range.
Burningrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Mauler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom leaves Mauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nero Burningrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burningrom shoots in but Mauler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mauler with the counter takedown but Burningrom avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom shoots in and drives through. Mauler sprawls well.
Mauler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burningrom throws a head kick that misses

and Mauler counters with a takedown into side control.

Mauler is trying to get an arm triangle but Burningrom is defending well.
Mauler is breathing heavily.
Burningrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Burningrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mauler off and has taken his back!
Burningrom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mauler.
Mauler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Burningrom off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mauler is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Burningrom continues to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauler tries to roll but Burningrom sticks to his back.
Burningrom slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mauler can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom controls the position.
I really don't envy Mauler right now.
Mauler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burningrom.
Mauler is really stuck here.
Burningrom trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mauler doesn't escape.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Burningrom is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mauler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mauler is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Mauler right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero Burningrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burningrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mauler, pushing him back against the cage.

Burningrom pulls guard effortlessly.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mauler looking to pass the guard.
Burningrom trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom pulls Mauler in close to prevent any damage.
Burningrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mauler is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom pulls Mauler in to control the position.
Mauler tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Mauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burningrom is controlling Mauler's posture.
Mauler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Mauler is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Mauler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burningrom moves into full guard.
Burningrom controlling the position.
Mauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burningrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mauler won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.

Burningrom wriggles free and stands up.
Burningrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burningrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mauler is fending him off so far but Burningrom persists. Nope, Mauler circles away and we're back to standing.
Burningrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burningrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burningrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burningrom advances position into side control!
Burningrom controls the position.
More hug and hope from Burningrom.
Mauler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burningrom is staying tight to Mauler's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauler is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Burningrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burningrom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Burningrom!