PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Kalou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Burns III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalou kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beethoven - Symphony nº 9. Burns III has chosen Off with his head- Big Pun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kalou
vs
Burns III

190 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
245 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leopold Kalou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eugene Burns III!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalou moves out of range as Burns III strikes.
Kalou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Leopold Kalou has been cut.
Kalou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kalou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burns III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns III tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Burns III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalou pulls his head out easily.

Burns III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Burns III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns III looks gassed!
Kalou working Burns III over with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns III punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalou lands a nice short elbow.

Burns III actively working from the bottom here.

Kalou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalou working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns III looking for submissions off his back.
Kalou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Kalou 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.
Burns III is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kalou.
Kalou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burns III knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalou lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kalou.

Burns III is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalou.
Burns III wants to get back to full guard.
Kalou is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalou working the head and body with strikes.

Burns III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns III throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Burns III tries to get to full guard but Kalou has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalou lands a nice short elbow.
Burns III is looking to improve his position.
Burns III missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns III flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kalou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Burns III is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burns III actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burns III with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kalou counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burns III!
Burns III has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kalou landing punches.
Kalou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kalou with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns III prevents Kalou from taking his back.
Burns III swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kalou manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burns III to take his back!

Kalou is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns III defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Burns III is trying to break free.
Kalou connects with a big shot to the side of Burns III's head.
Burns III rolls, trying to escape but Kalou keeps control of the position.

Kalou looking for the RNC.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalou doesn't have the hooks in and Burns III manages to turn into his guard.
Burns III with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leopold Kalou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leopold Kalou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kalou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalou trying to control the pace.

Burns III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Burns III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns III is looking to improve his position.

Kalou is looking for a kimura but Burns III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalou to get the leverage.

Burns III actively working from the bottom here.
Burns III is staying active underneath Kalou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns III tries to get to full guard but Kalou has control of the leg.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burns III misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns III with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kalou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalou.
Kalou passes into half guard.

Burns III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalou pulls his head out easily.
Kalou is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burns III!
Burns III is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns III throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kalou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kalou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Burns III tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kalou has isolated one of Burns III's arms. Burns III looking to fight him off but Kalou twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leopold Kalou!