PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burroughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burroughs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man By Shinedown. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Anderson
vs
Burroughs

193 cm
21
211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
218 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Anderson.

It looks like John Burroughs has been cut.
Anderson tries to clinch but Burroughs moves out of range.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burroughs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Burroughs misses.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Burroughs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burroughs misses with a wild body shot.
Burroughs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burroughs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burroughs showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anderson trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is controlling Burroughs's trapped leg to prevent Burroughs from advancing to side control.
Well, if Burroughs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Burroughs.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.

Burroughs decides to stand and escape the position.
Burroughs lands with a nice body punch.

Burroughs forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Burroughs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Burroughs misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson has clasped his hands together around Burroughs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working the strikes but Burroughs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Burroughs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Burroughs wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson moves into full mount! Burroughs won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burroughs because Anderson loaded up on that one.
Burroughs tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson punching from mount but Burroughs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Burroughs is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burroughs's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burroughs is trying to stand.
Anderson throwing strikes here but Burroughs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Anderson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Burroughs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson throws out a powerful jab.

That has opened up John Burroughs's cut even more.
Anderson is looking to clinch.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Burroughs is looking to control Anderson's arms but Anderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burroughs has his back to the cage.
Anderson misses with the head strike.

Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Anderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burroughs's head.
Anderson trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burroughs trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson looks to land a strike but Burroughs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burroughs wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson throws a strike but Burroughs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allan Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burroughs!
Anderson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Burroughs wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Burroughs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Burroughs is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Burroughs is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes.

The cut above John Burroughs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burroughs blocking the ground and pound.
Burroughs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Burroughs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burroughs is just out of range.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch.

Anderson rushes Burroughs and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Burroughs controls the action.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Burroughs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Burroughs to the mat. Burroughs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Burroughs pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Burroughs working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working Burroughs over with strikes.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

John Burroughs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Burroughs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Allan Anderson!