PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 638 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 88 p4p, 237 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Meet Fran. Axton Burgess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's chin.

Burgess
vs
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski

188 cm
26
190
9 - 4 - 0

189 cm
27
197
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thuds his right hand into Burgess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Burgess.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski working Burgess over with knees to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgess backwards.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes Burgess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgess's elbow.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land a knee to the head but Burgess blocks with his arms.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski prevents a body shot from Burgess.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgess.
A short right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws the left hand but Burgess avoids the punch easily.
Burgess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a jab to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been informed that Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to counter with a clinch but Burgess shakes him off and moves away.
Burgess lands the left hand.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burgess takes a step back to recover.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice calf kick.
Burgess swings for the body but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good exchange - Burgess coming out on top.
Burgess misses with a body shot.
Burgess walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess throws a body punch but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski moves out of range.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a low kick but Burgess avoids it.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an off balance right hand
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski darts in trying to clinch
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Burgess scores with a punch to the head.

Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand

and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski toppling to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgess throws a hook but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big shot that misses.
Burgess is looking to counter punch.
Burgess cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a left hook right on the temple and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Burgess lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axton Burgess!
Our winner, Axton Burgess, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.