PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Red (ranked 4528 p4p, 447 weight class) and Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 4605 p4p, 455 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Red
vs
Burduada No Cranio

195 cm
27
195 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
21
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burduada No Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
Red is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burduada No Cranio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Red is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Red shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burduada No Cranio pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Red gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burduada No Cranio.
Red lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burduada No Cranio circles away quickly and effectively.

Red gets a double leg takedown into Burduada No Cranio's guard.

Burduada No Cranio is looking for a triangle but Red pushes his legs off easily.
Burduada No Cranio managing to control the position.
Burduada No Cranio looking for a sweep. Not yet Burduada No Cranio, not yet.
We've been hearing that Red has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red trying to control the position from guard on top but Burduada No Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Red is fighting to break Burduada No Cranio's control of his arms but Burduada No Cranio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burduada No Cranio controls Red momentarily but Red frees himself.

Red thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burduada No Cranio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Red swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burduada No Cranio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Burduada No Cranio has managed to clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has him pressed against the cage.
Red wants to break free but Burduada No Cranio has control.

Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burduada No Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!

Burduada No Cranio gets a clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a short shot to the head.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Red leaves Burduada No Cranio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Red appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Burduada No Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Red, pushing him back against the cage.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio avoids it really well and circles away.

Burduada No Cranio gets a clinch.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio avoids it really well and circles away.

Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and clinches.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses.

Burduada No Cranio clinches.
Red wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red backwards.
Red takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burduada No Cranio stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burduada No Cranio.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Red looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burduada No Cranio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Red wants to control from the top but Burduada No Cranio keeps moving.
Red preventing the sweep.
Burduada No Cranio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Red wants to stand but Burduada No Cranio is controlling the position.

Burduada No Cranio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Burduada No Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Red, pushing him back against the cage.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Burduada No Cranio clinches up with Red and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Red tries for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio circles away easily
letting Burduada No Cranio counter with a right hand.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burduada No Cranio checks a low kick from Red.
Red missing with a left hand there. Burduada No Cranio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burduada No Cranio throws a right and a left that Red avoids nicely.
Red shoots in but no luck this time.
Red misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Red misses with a takedown attempt
and Burduada No Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Red shoots for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Burduada No Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Red.
Burduada No Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burduada No Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Red, pushing him back against the cage.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gary Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Red does no damage.

Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and clinches.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to pull guard but Red has him pressed against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shot to the side of Red's head.
Red wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio stalling in the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burduada No Cranio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Red has time to react.
Red moves out of range of the body kick.
Red shoots in but Burduada No Cranio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burduada No Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Red dives in for a single leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio is stalling here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burduada No Cranio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Burduada No Cranio on the inside.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Red throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burduada No Cranio's waist but Burduada No Cranio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red off to one side.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Red is defended easily by Burduada No Cranio.

Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Burduada No Cranio with a nice cross.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Red drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burduada No Cranio sprawls and moves away.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio shows good takedown defense.

Burduada No Cranio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Red, pushing him back against the cage.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Red counters with a one-two to the body.
Red looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle.
Burduada No Cranio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burduada No Cranio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burduada No Cranio leaves Red with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a hook. Red ducked under it nicely.

Red tries to keep at a distance but Burduada No Cranio has taken the fight into the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Red misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red shoots for a double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sprawls well. He's pushed Red's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Red fails with the takedown

and Burduada No Cranio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burduada No Cranio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burduada No Cranio cracks Red with an open hand slap.
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!
Red misses with a takedown attempt
and Burduada No Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio takes the fight into the clinch.
Red takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burduada No Cranio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burduada No Cranio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Red.
Red tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Red somewhat.
Red fails to land the takedown.
Burduada No Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burduada No Cranio dodges the punch combination from Red.

Burduada No Cranio forces Red back against the cage and clinches.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.
It seemed like Burduada No Cranio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.

Burduada No Cranio takes the fight into the clinch.

Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio with a hook.

Burduada No Cranio takes the fight into the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.
Gary Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burduada No Cranio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!