PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacIntyre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Forever, by Throwdown. Burroughs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paralyzer. Adam MacIntyre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

MacIntyre
vs
Burroughs

188 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

188 cm
23
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam MacIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xander Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacIntyre scores with a takedown into Burroughs's guard.
MacIntyre landing with the ground and pound.
Burroughs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacIntyre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burroughs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacIntyre postures up in Burroughs's guard and throws a big left but Burroughs blocks it.
MacIntyre wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
MacIntyre looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MacIntyre looking to control.
Burroughs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacIntyre is proving hard to escape from.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from MacIntyre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacIntyre is proving hard to escape from.
MacIntyre looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burroughs landing some decent shots from guard.
Burroughs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

MacIntyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacIntyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burroughs is in close to MacIntyre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacIntyre trying to control the position.
Burroughs trying to move into half guard but instead MacIntyre has managed to sweep!
Burroughs pulls MacIntyre in to control the position.
MacIntyre connects with a couple of short punches.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacIntyre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacIntyre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacIntyre content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but MacIntyre controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

MacIntyre drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says MacIntyre as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Burroughs screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with MacIntyre! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Adam MacIntyre!