PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd mcPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Todd mcPherson enters the cage!

Burton
vs
mcPherson

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

South Side Swagger

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd mcPherson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

mcPherson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
mcPherson is stalling in the full guard.
Burton trying to control the position.
mcPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
mcPherson is looking to advance position but Burton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcPherson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
mcPherson is working to get back to half guard.
Burton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
mcPherson is looking to improve his position but Burton isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton unloading with bombs!
Burton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mcPherson is looking to escape.
mcPherson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
mcPherson content to stall in guard here.
Burton controlling mcPherson's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mcPherson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

mcPherson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burton!
mcPherson sneaks back into half guard.

Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mcPherson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mcPherson actively working from the bottom here.
mcPherson tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
mcPherson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
mcPherson moves into full guard.
Burton wants to control from the top but mcPherson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton is breathing heavily.
mcPherson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
mcPherson keeps the fight on the outside.
Burton stuffs the takedown.
mcPherson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burton but Burton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd mcPherson.
mcPherson shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
mcPherson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burton stalks mcPherson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into mcPherson's face. mcPherson staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Todd mcPherson has been cut.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. mcPherson tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mcPherson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burton tries to clinch but mcPherson is having none of it.
Burton misses with the combination.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mcPherson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd mcPherson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Burton throws a right hand that mcPherson ducks under and follows up with a left that mcPherson also avoids with ease.
mcPherson blocks a head kick by Burton.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mcPherson has his takedown stuffed

and Burton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Burton manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Burton.
Burton fails with the takedown

and mcPherson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
mcPherson is keen to just control but Burton is a slippery customer.
Burton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Burton tries to reverse the position but mcPherson maintains control.
mcPherson is breathing heavily.

mcPherson has control of Burton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burton regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
mcPherson content to control rather than advance.
mcPherson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for mcPherson on the ground.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but mcPherson is very close to passing his half guard.
mcPherson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
mcPherson trying to control the pace.
Burton is refusing to be controlled, as mcPherson sits in half guard.

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.
Burton trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
mcPherson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burton's waist but Burton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mcPherson off to one side.
Burton doesn't succeed with the takedown

and mcPherson counters with a shoot takedown. Burton fights it but they end up in guard.
mcPherson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. mcPherson is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to improve his position but mcPherson is controlling well.
Burton wants to control but mcPherson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

mcPherson is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Burton clinches with his opponent.
mcPherson takes a knee right on the jaw!
mcPherson fails to pull guard.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd mcPherson.
mcPherson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Burton drags the fight down to the ground.
Burton keeping moving, preventing mcPherson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the position.
Burton strikes from his own guard.
Burton looking to control.
Burton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mcPherson wants to pass the guard but Burton is keeping the position.

mcPherson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burton dives on top into guard.
Burton trying to control but mcPherson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd mcPherson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Todd mcPherson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

mcPherson throws a low kick, looking for Burton's leg but Burton calmly moves out of range.
Burton stalks mcPherson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into mcPherson's face. mcPherson staggers backwards, shaken.
mcPherson shoots in looking for a takedown. Burton tries to sprawl out of it but mcPherson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Burton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in mcPherson's guard.

mcPherson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mcPherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
mcPherson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mcPherson seems keen to control Burton's posture.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but mcPherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mcPherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burton looking to pass the guard.
Todd mcPherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now mcPherson is on top in guard.
Burton wants to stand and escape but mcPherson is having none of it.

Burton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mcPherson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mcPherson forces his way into half guard.

mcPherson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
mcPherson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.

mcPherson is trying for a kimura here. Burton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! mcPherson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Todd mcPherson!