PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viper Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarpulano Burdagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tarpulano Burdagul enters the cage!

Killer
vs
Burdagul

175 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viper Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarpulano Burdagul!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burdagul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burdagul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killer wants it to stay on the feet.
Burdagul misses with a wild body shot.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdagul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Burdagul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
No luck for Burdagul with that takedown attempt.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burdagul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Burdagul drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Burdagul off! Burdagul jumps back into Killer's guard.
Burdagul trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burdagul wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Burdagul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burdagul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdagul moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burdagul is defended easily by Killer.
Viper Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarpulano Burdagul.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdagul moves away.
Killer works Burdagul's body with a nice hook.
Killer lands with a hook. Burdagul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burdagul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burdagul somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdagul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burdagul looks gassed!
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burdagul slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Burdagul defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Burdagul defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.
Burdagul ducks under a wild hook from Killer.

Burdagul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killer sprawls well initially but Burdagul persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burdagul is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
Burdagul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burdagul.

Burdagul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killer is just riding it out for now. Burdagul eventually gives up the hold.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Burdagul is controlling him well.

Burdagul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killer sees it coming and defends easily.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burdagul on the ground.
Burdagul wants to free his trapped foot but Killer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Viper Killer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Burdagul fails to land the takedown.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Burdagul's shoulder, as Burdagul tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viper Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burdagul scores with a takedown into Killer's guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Burdagul from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Burdagul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burdagul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burdagul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Burdagul from controlling successfully.

Burdagul stands up and waves to Killer to follow him.
Killer throws a series of punches but Burdagul moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!
Killer tries to bum rush Burdagul with a series of wild strikes but Burdagul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Burdagul counters with a shoot takedown. Killer fights it but they end up in guard.
Burdagul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Burdagul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Killer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Burdagul yanks on the arm and Killer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Burdagul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tarpulano Burdagul!