PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burgundy
vs
Yuudai

172 cm
29
155 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

173 cm
29
170 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

BeastMode

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy is looking to clinch.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuudai circles away quickly and effectively.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy with a jab.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy lands with a slapping head kick.
Burgundy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yuudai.
Burgundy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuudai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yuudai shoots in but Burgundy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burgundy.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.
Yuudai throws a right hand that Burgundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Burgundy also avoids with ease.
Burgundy wants to land a leg kick but Yuudai is out of range.
Yuudai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgundy is fending him off so far but Yuudai persists. Nope, Burgundy circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Burgundy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Yuudai rushes Burgundy and presses him up against the cage.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.

Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yuudai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy connects with a jab.
Yuudai tries to clinch there but Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy leaves Yuudai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Yuudai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Yuudai takes one on the button.
Yuudai needs to keep his hands up - Burgundy had a free shot at his head there.

Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yuudai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuudai tries to move into range but Burgundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burgundy lands with a slapping head kick.
Burgundy swings for the body but Yuudai moves out of range.

Burgundy moves into the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgundy prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
Yuudai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy presses Yuudai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai is trying to maintain a safe position but Burgundy gets an underhook and turns Yuudai into the cage.
Yuudai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yuudai takes a shot to the head.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Yuudai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burgundy gets underhooks to prevent Yuudai's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Yuudai.
Yuudai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burgundy after a bit of a struggle.
Yuudai wants a takedown.

Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burgundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yuudai throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgundy.
Yuudai tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Yuudai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
A head punch on the inside from Burgundy fails to land.
Yuudai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Burgundy misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuudai taking a breather.
Yuudai goes for a takedown attempt but Burgundy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burgundy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yuudai 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 Yuudai off to one side.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.

Yuudai moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.
Yuudai digs a right hand into Burgundy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burgundy's gas tank.
Burgundy lands a shot to the body.

Yuudai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Burgundy.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yuudai takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yuudai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burgundy, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Burgundy.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Yuudai controls the action.
Yuudai tries to score a body lock takedown but Burgundy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy letting Yuudai take a breather here.
Yuudai tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuudai is trying to drag Burgundy to the mat but Burgundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuudai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai scores with a shot to the side of Burgundy's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy has Yuudai pressed against the cage, preventing Yuudai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burgundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.

Yuudai is rocked!
Burgundy lands a body punch.
Yuudai can't get the takedown.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuudai is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuudai.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burgundy counters with a head kick.
Burgundy jabs at Yuudai's body.
Burgundy lands with a good body shot.
Burgundy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuudai on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.
Burgundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yuudai's calf.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuudai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burgundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgundy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burgundy lands a right hook to the body.

Yuudai moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Yuudai looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yuudai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.

Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Burgundy connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with a nice combination. Yuudai backs away looking to recover.
Yuudai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yuudai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuudai avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Yuudai swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Yuudai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Yuudai is having none of it.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Yuudai slips the punch.

Yuudai rushes Burgundy and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yuudai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Burgundy is leaning against Yuudai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ron Burgundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
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!

Yuudai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuudai is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burgundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Yuudai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgundy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yuudai slips under a jab.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy tries to clinch but Yuudai moves out of range.
Yuudai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burgundy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yuudai.
Burgundy lands a nice hook to Yuudai's body. Yuudai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Burgundy forces Yuudai back against the cage and clinches.
Burgundy blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Burgundy jabs at Yuudai's body.
Burgundy tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burgundy!
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yuudai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuudai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Burgundy rushes Yuudai and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Yuudai.
Yuudai jumps guard but Burgundy stands there with Yuudai around his waist. Yuudai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike.
Burgundy misses with a body punch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burgundy as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuudai is trying to force a seperation but Burgundy has the dominant position.
Yuudai is trying to drag Burgundy to the mat but Burgundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuudai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgundy.
Good body shot from Burgundy.

Burgundy breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burgundy cracks Yuudai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Burgundy forces Yuudai back against the cage and clinches.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuudai can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Burgundy manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy jabs Yuudai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Yuudai keeps it at a distance.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Burgundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Burgundy.
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Yuudai manages to break the clinch.
Yuudai tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuudai shoots in for a double leg but Burgundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Yuudai darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body.
Yuudai trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yuudai into the cage.
Yuudai blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a right hand.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgundy as Yuudai tries to tie him up.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Yuudai blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai wants to get back to striking at distance but Burgundy won't allow it.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuudai is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Yuudai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Yuudai seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgundy lands a nice uppercut.
Burgundy digs a right hand underneath Yuudai's ribcage. Yuudai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burgundy gets through Yuudai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
Burgundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgundy.
Yuudai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burgundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuudai swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy clearly takes that round.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Burgundy.
Burgundy thows a body kick. Yuudai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yuudai walks into a stiff left hand from Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burgundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yuudai's sensitive parts.

Burgundy tries to sprawl but Yuudai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuudai trying to control from Burgundy's half guard. Burgundy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yuudai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuudai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy can't do much from the bottom here.

Burgundy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Yuudai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Burgundy does it's job there.
Burgundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Burgundy works the jab nicely.
Burgundy stuffs the takedown attempt from Yuudai. Yuudai gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yuudai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burgundy scores with a shot to the body.
Yuudai avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
Yuudai tries to clinch up
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.
Yuudai tries to clinch up

and Burgundy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is looking for a sweep.
Yuudai misses with the ground and pound.
Yuudai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burgundy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burgundy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yuudai.
Yuudai working away.
Yuudai in side control, throwing shots but Burgundy defends.
Yuudai grinds an elbow into Burgundy's temple.
Burgundy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yuudai.
Burgundy holds on to Yuudai's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yuudai swings around for an armbar but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Burgundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuudai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuudai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgundy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yuudai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ron Burgundy 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. This is the final round!

A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Yuudai moves into the clinch.
Yuudai prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Yuudai presses Burgundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuudai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuudai has had enough of the clinch but Burgundy keeps him there for the moment.
Yuudai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yuudai is trying to push Burgundy away but Burgundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
Yuudai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgundy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy lands a head kick. Yuudai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuudai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the body.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the body.

Yuudai gets tackled into the cage by Burgundy. Burgundy maintains the clinch.
Burgundy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuudai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yuudai tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Yuudai back against the cage.
Burgundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuudai backwards.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuudai's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Burgundy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Burgundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burgundy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.
Burgundy lands with a light punch inside.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Yuudai avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burgundy.
Yuudai is trying to break the clinch but Burgundy is controlling him.
Burgundy scores with a hook to the body.
Burgundy prevents Yuudai from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Yuudai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy throws a head punch that misses.
Yuudai trying to stall but Burgundy improves his position.
Yuudai stalling the fight.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy trying to control the position but instead, Yuudai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burgundy into the cage.
Burgundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shot to the body.
Yuudai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yuudai.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
Burgundy is leaning against Yuudai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burgundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuudai controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuudai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to work over Yuudai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike.
Yuudai working aggressively here.
Yuudai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuudai.
Yuudai misses with the head strike.
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuudai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burgundy cracks Yuudai with a nice body shot.
Burgundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yuudai fails to pull guard.
Yuudai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yuudai blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Yuudai breaks the clinch.
Yuudai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy pushes Yuudai away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Ron Burgundy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.