PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the ring accompanied by Down With The Sickness- Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burns
vs
Jones

198 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giant Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jones.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Burns manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns is trying to keep Jones in close.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Burns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Burns's guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones looks gassed!

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Burns's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Burns working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.

Burns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.

Burns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.

Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.

Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Burns is controlling the position.
Jones wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Jones is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Burns working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giant Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burns fails with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Burns wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Burns goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns looking to control.

Burns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Burns up and slammed him! Burns can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Jones tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Burns is working away.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Burns tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Burns is not content to let Jones control the position.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Burns trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones prevents Burns from improving his position.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Burns has his takedown stuffed

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Burns looking to stall.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Burns looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Jones has hold of one of Burns's legs. Burns is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Jones postures up.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Burns is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Burns looking to control.
Burns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Burns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burns manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Burns's guard.
Jones won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Danny Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Burns has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burns sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to take a breather but Burns is having none of it.
Jones controlling the pace.
Burns is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.

Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Burns regains half guard.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burns turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.

Burns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Burns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

Burns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!

Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Burns is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Jones!