PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swiffer Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serghei Bureac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Swiffer Dozer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dozer
vs
Bureac

190 cm
25
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
266 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Swiffer Dozer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serghei Bureac!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dozer misses with a takedown
and Bureac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dozer misses with a two punch combination.
Bureac tries to clinch up

and Dozer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dozer.
Dozer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bureac is retaining full guard.

Bureac kicks Dozer off and gets to his feet.

Bureac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dozer is looking to stand up but Bureac isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bureac not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bureac stops Dozer from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bureac wants to pass the guard but Dozer is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bureac sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Serghei Bureac wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bureac with a poor takedown

and Dozer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bureac is trying to stand back up but Dozer is controlling him
Dozer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bureac's head.
Dozer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bureac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dozer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bureac has one foot on Dozer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dozer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bureac counters with a shoot takedown. Dozer fights it but they end up in guard.
Dozer is breathing heavily.
Bureac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dozer wants to stand but Bureac is controlling the position.
Dozer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bureac is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dozer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Serghei Bureac hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dozer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bureac counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dozer's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swiffer Dozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bureac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dozer wants to stand up but Bureac is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serghei Bureac will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dozer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dozer misses with a takedown attempt

and Bureac counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dozer's guard now.
Dozer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bureac is controlling him.
Dozer keeping full guard, as Bureac tries to pass.
Dozer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bureac stops Dozer from standing up.
Bureac engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Serghei Bureac.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bureac.
Dozer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bureac counters by moving into the clinch.
Bureac drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dozer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dozer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bureac counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dozer!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swiffer Dozer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dozer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bureac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dozer is looking to escape.
Bureac looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bureac wants to control the pace but Dozer is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bureac controlling the position easily from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serghei Bureac was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dozer misses with a double jab

and Bureac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dozer's guard.
Bureac stops Dozer from standing up.
Bureac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureac passes Dozer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dozer is not content to let Bureac control the position.
Bureac controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serghei Bureac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dozer misses with a shot to the body

so Bureac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dozer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bureac trying to control the position from guard on top but Dozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bureac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dozer wants to get back to his feet but Bureac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serghei Bureac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bureac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Serghei Bureac hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dozer throws a lazy head kick

and Bureac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bureac can't get the takedown.
Bureac has Dozer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dozer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dozer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bureac misses with a takedown attempt - Dozer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swiffer Dozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serghei Bureac.
Bureac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dozer pinned against the cage. Dozer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bureac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dozer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bureac is in Dozer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bureac won't allow Dozer to get back to his feet.
Bureac is stalling in the full guard.

Bureac stands and steps away. Dozer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dozer forces Bureac back against the cage and clinches.
Dozer prevents the takedown attempt.
Bureac drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Dozer manages to break the clinch.
Dozer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Dozer clinches with his opponent.
Bureac has Dozer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dozer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dozer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bureac uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bureac prevents Dozer from getting back to his feet.
Serghei Bureac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bureac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bureac won't allow Dozer to get back to his feet.
Bureac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dozer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serghei Bureac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bureac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serghei Bureac!
Serghei Bureac is the new heavyweight champion!