PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Burell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sgt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burell comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide--Powerman 5000. Sgt has chosen Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music. Justin Burell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Sgt's chin.

Burell
vs
Sgt

188 cm
21
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

197 cm
21
244 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BALCO MMA ELITE

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Burell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Sgt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sgt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burell misses with a takedown
and Sgt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Justin Burell has been cut.
Burell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sgt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burell thinking.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sgt counters with a straight right hand.
Burell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sgt counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Burell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sgt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justin Burell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Sgt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burell has his takedown stuffed
and Sgt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burell really felt that one!
A jab from Sgt finds it's way through Burell's defenses.
Lee Sgt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sgt throws a series of strikes that have Burell backpedaling.
Sgt lands a head kick. Burell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sgt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sgt lands a head shot.
Sgt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Burell misses with a takedown
and Sgt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sgt misses with the combination.
Sgt misses with a double jab.
Burell tries for a takedown but Sgt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sgt scores with a one two! Burell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sgt as he jumps to the side.
Burell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Sgt counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sgt.
Sgt misses with a two punch combination.
Sgt moves out of range as Burell strikes.
Sgt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sgt misses with a few strikes there.
Burell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Justin Burell's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sgt being controlled here, momentarily.
Burell wants to control from the top but Sgt keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sgt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Burell's cut.
That's time! Burell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burell shoots in looking for a takedown. Sgt tries to sprawl out of it but Burell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sgt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burell with a poor takedown
and Sgt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sgt counters with a left and a right that stings Burell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Burell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sgt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sgt throws a series of strikes that have Burell backpedaling.
Sgt throws a nice looking combination but Burell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sgt misses with a series of wild punches.
Burell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sgt.
Lee Sgt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sgt.
Sgt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt counters with a three punch combo that has Burell backing up. Burell nods at Sgt to acknowledge the strikes.

Justin Burell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Burell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sgt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burell closes the distance but Sgt moves to the side
and Sgt counters with a stiff right hand.
Burell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sgt counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sgt lands a jab-cross combination.
Sgt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sgt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sgt avoids it really well and circles away.
Sgt misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Sgt catches Burell right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sgt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Jeez, Justin Burell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sgt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burell misses with a body punch
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Burell drives through with a takedown into Sgt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

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

Sgt gets to his feet. Burell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sgt, right into the meat.
Justin Burell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Burell misses.
Burell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sgt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sgt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Sgt!