PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Splerkin McJerkins (ranked 3196 p4p, 4637 weight class) and Adam Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 495 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McJerkins
vs
Burrows

178 cm
25
162
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Splerkin McJerkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJerkins misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
McJerkins misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burrows! But no joy.
Burrows throws a hook but McJerkins avoids it easily.
McJerkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Splerkin McJerkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from McJerkins.

It looks like Adam Burrows has been cut.
McJerkins looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
McJerkins digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.
Burrows throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McJerkins checks a leg kick.
McJerkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McJerkins backs up against the cage.
Burrows moves out of range as McJerkins strikes.
Burrows throws a head kick but McJerkins moves out of range.
McJerkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McJerkins throws a body shot but no joy.
McJerkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McJerkins throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Burrows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burrows throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McJerkins throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McJerkins.
Burrows throws a right hand that McJerkins ducks under and follows up with a left that McJerkins also avoids with ease.
McJerkins looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
McJerkins pushes Burrows off but Burrows dives into side control.
Burrows trying to control the action but McJerkins is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
McJerkins is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but McJerkins keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows tries to score with some ground and pound. McJerkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Burrows staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows wants to control but McJerkins is keeping him busy.
McJerkins tries to buck Burrows off but Burrows is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJerkins struggling a bit here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Splerkin McJerkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Burrows's cut.
That's time! McJerkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McJerkins misses with a hook. Burrows ducked under it nicely.
Burrows tries to land a leg kick but McJerkins saw it coming and moves away.
Burrows throws a sloppy head kick and McJerkins moves out of range easily.
McJerkins misses with a looping right.
McJerkins looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
McJerkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows blocks a jab.
Burrows throws a counter combo.
A combination from Burrows does no damage.
McJerkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burrows's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McJerkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burrows at a distance.
McJerkins looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McJerkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJerkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Splerkin McJerkins is winning the standup battle so far.
McJerkins takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McJerkins.
McJerkins connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McJerkins throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Burrows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McJerkins.
As McJerkins backs off Burrows throws a huge counter combo but McJerkins manages to avoid it all.
McJerkins throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
As McJerkins backs off Burrows throws a huge counter combo but McJerkins manages to avoid it all.

McJerkins sends Burrows crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McJerkins is motioning to the referee to let Burrows up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Burrows is rocked!
McJerkins misses with a looping left.
Burrows is still on wobbly legs! Can McJerkins finish him?
McJerkins misses with a left hand
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McJerkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows unleashes a big counter combination but McJerkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Burrows seems to have recovered his senses.
McJerkins throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
McJerkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McJerkins throws out the jab.
McJerkins throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows slips a straight right by McJerkins.
Burrows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burrows lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McJerkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows unleashes a big counter combination but McJerkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adam Burrows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJerkins misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from McJerkins misses.
Burrows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McJerkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Burrows connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burrows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows moves away from the strike by McJerkins.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
McJerkins blocks the body kick.
McJerkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burrows throws a counter combo.
McJerkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
McJerkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burrows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McJerkins.
McJerkins thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows swinging wildly here.
Burrows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burrows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McJerkins misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows counters with a series of strikes. McJerkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
McJerkins throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
McJerkins throws an overhand right that lands on Burrows's shoulder, as Burrows tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows defending well as McJerkins loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McJerkins misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burrows throws a series of strikes that have McJerkins backpedaling.
McJerkins misses with a left hand
and Burrows counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burrows avoids the body shot from McJerkins.
Burrows tries to counter by closing the distance.
McJerkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McJerkins throws out a loose jab but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows works over McJerkins's head and body with a nice combination.
McJerkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McJerkins misses with a looping left.
McJerkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McJerkins misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Burrows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burrows tries to score with a low kick but McJerkins moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Splerkin McJerkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Burrows's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McJerkins cracks Burrows with a good jab.
McJerkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burrows counters with a one-two to the body.
Burrows misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as McJerkins blocks the leg kick.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from McJerkins.
McJerkins backing away here, and Burrows unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McJerkins looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
McJerkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burrows flicks out a counter leg kick but McJerkins steps away.
McJerkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burrows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from McJerkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJerkins misses with a looping right.
McJerkins misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - McJerkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As McJerkins backs off Burrows throws a huge counter combo but McJerkins manages to avoid it all.
McJerkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from McJerkins misses the target.
A big right from McJerkins misses.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McJerkins moves away.
Splerkin McJerkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McJerkins.
McJerkins misses with a looping right.
McJerkins misses with a hook
and McJerkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McJerkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McJerkins.
Burrows misses with a low kick.
McJerkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - McJerkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McJerkins.
Adam Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJerkins takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Burrows lands with a nice combination. McJerkins backs away looking to recover.
Burrows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McJerkins.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJerkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
McJerkins misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for McJerkins.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McJerkins is out of range.
McJerkins misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Burrows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McJerkins throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Burrows attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McJerkins lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJerkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
McJerkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Burrows counters with a three punch combo that has McJerkins backing up. McJerkins nods at Burrows to acknowledge the strikes.
McJerkins throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Burrows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McJerkins loads up on a big right hand but Burrows slips the punch.
McJerkins throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
McJerkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Burrows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Splerkin McJerkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows throws a front kick aimed at McJerkins's knee but McJerkins avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from McJerkins misses the target.
McJerkins misses with a body punch
and Burrows counters with a series of strikes. McJerkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
It looked like McJerkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McJerkins missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJerkins scores with a jab. Burrows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McJerkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burrows moves away.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McJerkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Burrows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burrows ducks right into an uppercut from McJerkins.
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McJerkins.
A big right from McJerkins misses.
A slow jab from McJerkins misses its intended target.
McJerkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - McJerkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McJerkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Burrows misses.
Burrows takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Splerkin McJerkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McJerkins, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Splerkin McJerkins!