PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mujo Haso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karma Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Haso
vs
Burns

197 cm
22
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
225 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mujo Haso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karma Burns!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haso.
Haso wants to clinch.

Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Haso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
mujo Haso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haso misses with a wild combination.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Haso misses the target.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haso.
Burns shoots in but Haso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
mujo Haso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karma Burns.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haso swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.

Burns feints and as Haso raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns trying to control but Haso is working from the bottom.
Haso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Haso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haso looking to control.

Burns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haso, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haso sprawls well. Haso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns shoots in and drives through. Haso sprawls well.
Haso dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Haso's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Haso breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haso moves into the clinch successfully.
Haso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns tries for a takedown but Haso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns tries for a takedown but Haso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Haso does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt

and Haso counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haso is breathing heavily.

Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haso pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haso is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is trying to control but can't.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Haso has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns missing with punches from the bottom.
Burns wants to improve his position but Haso is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karma Burns will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Haso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Burns is trying to trip Haso. He has hold of a leg but Haso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burns persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haso keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Haso wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns stands and throws Haso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Haso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haso keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Haso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burns's best efforts.
Haso wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haso wants to control the action here but instead Burns manages to pass to full mount!
Burns landing punches.

Burns goes for an armbar but Haso turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haso.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Burns. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Burns is looking for a triangle but Haso pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haso would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haso doesn't defend quickly enough and Burns has managed to lock this one up! Can Haso escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Burns on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karma Burns!