PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgemeister's entrance music is Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa. A fine choice. Avon Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burgemeister
vs
Barksdale

179 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgemeister misses with a low kick.

Barksdale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.

Burgemeister breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burgemeister, right into the meat.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgemeister.
A shot to de liver by Burgemeister. Beautiful body shot.
Burgemeister throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Burgemeister circles away.

Burgemeister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barksdale stops Burgemeister from standing up.
Burgemeister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgemeister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister managing to control the position.
Barksdale 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barksdale wants to stand and escape but instead Burgemeister has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Burgemeister stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Barksdale blocks the low kick.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burgemeister misses with a body shot.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses

and Barksdale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burgemeister!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister wants to hold on but Barksdale pushes him away.
Burgemeister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barksdale on the ground.
Barksdale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burgemeister is looking to improve his position but Barksdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Burgemeister tries to hold on but Barksdale postures up.
Burgemeister's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four 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.
Burgemeister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burgemeister blocking the ground and pound.

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

Barksdale has an active guard here but Burgemeister has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Burgemeister throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Burgemeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Barksdale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgemeister's guard.
Burgemeister wants to stand up but Barksdale is controlling him.
Burgemeister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Burgemeister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister has his hands on Barksdale's head, controlling the position.
Burgemeister wants to stand but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Burgemeister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a two punch combo.
Burgemeister throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale shoots in but no luck this time.
Barksdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Barksdale misses.
Burgemeister misses the shot to the body.
Burgemeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barksdale counters with a three punch combo that has Burgemeister backing up. Burgemeister nods at Barksdale to acknowledge the strikes.
Barksdale lands with a nice combination. Burgemeister backs away looking to recover.
Burgemeister throws a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Burgemeister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgemeister misses with a shot to the body

and Barksdale counters with a single leg into guard. Burgemeister didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgemeister keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.

Burgemeister is working an open guard so Barksdale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Burgemeister throws a hook to the side of Barksdale's head but Barksdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgemeister throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgemeister waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Burgemeister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burgemeister misses with a double jab
and Barksdale counters with a two punch combo.
Burgemeister throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Burgemeister avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avon Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burgemeister swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Burgemeister misses the body punch

and Barksdale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barksdale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Barksdale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barksdale manages to end up in side control.

Barksdale decides to stand back up. Barksdale steps back and let's Burgemeister get back to his feet.
Burgemeister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Burgemeister.
Barksdale throws a nice looking combination but Burgemeister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Burgemeister.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Burgemeister.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Burgemeister.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgemeister circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burgemeister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale moves out of range as Burgemeister strikes.
Burgemeister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgemeister.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgemeister misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Burgemeister throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Burgemeister.
Barksdale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Burgemeister.
Burgemeister throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Burgemeister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Barksdale hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Burgemeister!