PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burgundy
vs
Summers

182 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Summers !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy shoots for a takedown but Summers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Summers moves away

and Summers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Burgundy!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Summers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burgundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burgundy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Summers on the ground.

Summers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burgundy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Summers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Summers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burgundy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Burgundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers advances nicely into full mount.
Summers with the ground and pound from mount.
Burgundy is desperately trying to improve his position but Summers has a good base and remains in mount.

Summers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Summers controlling from the full mount.
Burgundy is trying to reverse the position but instead Summers has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Summers tightening his grip on Burgundy, looking for the choke.
Burgundy is in bad spot here.

Summers tightening his grip on Burgundy, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Summers is looking for the choke from the back position but Burgundy is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burgundy is looking for a way out.

Summers working for a choke but Burgundy is defending well.
Burgundy wants to control his opponent's hands but Summers gets his hands free.
Summers punishes Burgundy with strikes from the back mount.
Burgundy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Summers .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burgundy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Summers looking for the RNC.
Good control from Summers .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy is trying to get back to his feet but Summers has full control of the position and if anything, Burgundy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgundy's waist but Burgundy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
Burgundy stuffs the takedown.
Burgundy tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Summers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Summers .
Summers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Summers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ron Burgundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy dives in and grabs Summers 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes down on Burgundy's head and hops out.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Summers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Summers tries to avoid it but Burgundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Summers to the ground. Summers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Summers is defended easily by Burgundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown but Summers shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgundy.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summers as he avoids it easily.
Burgundy punishes Summers 's body with a nice straight punch.

Burgundy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgundy lands in his opponent's guard.
Nick Summers has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Summers is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burgundy trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.
Summers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Summers with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burgundy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Summers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Summers is nestled in close to Burgundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Summers is controlling the pace.
Summers 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Summers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Summers avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Summers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burgundy with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Summers is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers passes Burgundy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Summers shoots for a double leg takedown but Burgundy sprawls well. He's pushed Summers 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Summers misses with a head kick.
Summers dives in and grabs Burgundy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgundy pushes down on Summers 's head and hops out.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burgundy is defended easily by Summers .
Summers looks for a takedown but Burgundy sprawls well.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Summers .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy dives in and grabs Summers 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Summers pushes down on Burgundy's head and hops out.

Summers clinches with his opponent.
Burgundy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Summers manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy connects with a single shot there.
Burgundy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Summers avoids it really well and circles away.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burgundy quickly recovers to half guard.

Summers stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burgundy to get to his feet.
Burgundy leaves Summers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burgundy has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Summers clinches.

Summers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burgundy uses from the top position.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Burgundy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Summers pushes Burgundy off and gets back to his feet.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Summers is able to avoid easily.

Burgundy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summers is trying to defend but Burgundy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Burgundy looking for a submission but Summers manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burgundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Summers trying to control the position.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Summers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Summers is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Summers .
I've got Summers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Summers !