PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stick Kingkong (ranked 4677 p4p, 4039 weight class) and Trevor Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calm - No problem. Stick Kingkong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kingkong
vs
Burrows

175 cm
28
168
11 - 6 - 0

177 cm
30
171
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stick Kingkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingkong.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingkong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burrows lands the left hand.
Kingkong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burrows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burrows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows lands with a good body shot.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows misses with an uppercut
and Kingkong counters with a three punch combo that has Burrows backing up. Burrows nods at Kingkong to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingkong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Kingkong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingkong looks to land a combination but Burrows avoids it well.

Burrows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kingkong's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Kingkong keeps moving.
Kingkong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Kingkong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Kingkong!

Burrows keeping full guard, as Kingkong tries to pass.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
Kingkong won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Kingkong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingkong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kingkong slips under a jab.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingkong's waist but Kingkong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
Kingkong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingkong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingkong doesn't seem bothered though.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Burrows cracks Kingkong with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Burrows on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingkong is trying to push Burrows away but Burrows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingkong misses with the head strike.
Burrows scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingkong takes a shot to the head.
Kingkong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingkong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingkong avoiding damage as Burrows throws knees to the body.
Kingkong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingkong is trying to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows scores with a shot to the side of Kingkong's head.
Kingkong swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingkongs head.
Kingkong wants to stall.
A short left from Burrows.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burrows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingkong is trying to stall.
Burrows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingkong backwards.
Kingkong wants to get back to striking at distance but Burrows won't allow it.

Burrows jumps guard.
Kingkong stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Kingkong looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingkong is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Burrows closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kingkong did well to prevent Burrows getting side control.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Kingkong is having none of it.
Burrows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingkong is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingkong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
Ground and pound from Burrows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows passes to side control.
Burrows working the ground and pound.
Burrows grinds an elbow into Kingkong's temple.
Burrows working the ground and pound but Kingkong is defending the strikes.
Kingkong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burrows on the ground.
Burrows is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Burrows.
Kingkong taking a bit of punishment here - Burrows scoring with strikes.
Burrows throws a strike aimed at the side of Kingkong's head but Kingkong avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows trying to control the action but Kingkong is working from the bottom.
Burrows prevents Kingkong from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows moves into full mount!

Burrows is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingkong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burrows scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Burrows! Kingkong is hurt baaadly! Burrows is firing away with more strikes - Kingkong is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
A relieved looking Trevor Burrows thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Stick Kingkong was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!!!'.