PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg's entrance music is Hope and Pray. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Heisenberg
vs
Burgundy

167 cm
32
150 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

172 cm
32
155 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burgundy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heisenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burgundy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Heisenberg misses
and Burgundy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg cracks the inside of Burgundy's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Burgundy has closed the distance and engaged Heisenberg in a clinch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Burgundy keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg lands an uppercut.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heisenberg is trying to break free.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heisenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Burgundy pushes him back against the cage.
Burgundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heisenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heisenberg is keeping busy.
Heisenberg lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Burgundy fails to land.
I was talking to Heisenberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heisenberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heisenberg. That's going to slow Burgundy down.
Heisenberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burgundy's calf.
Heisenberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heisenberg lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
Burgundy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heisenberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgundy's head.
Heisenberg misses the jab.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy jabs at Heisenberg's body.
Burgundy is looking to slow Heisenberg down with leg kicks.
Heisenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burgundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burgundy tries to clinch there but Heisenberg circles away.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heisenberg throws the kick towards the body but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy scores with a kick to the body.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burgundy.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heisenberg.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heisenberg tries a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heisenberg tries a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy moves out of range as Heisenberg throws a body kick.
Burgundy works Heisenberg's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg misses with the body kick
and Burgundy counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Burgundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Heisenberg. That snapped Burgundy's head back.
Heisenberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heisenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Burgundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heisenberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Burgundy lands but Heisenberg takes it in his stride.
Heisenberg delivers a nice body kick.
Heisenberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heisenberg throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Heisenberg connects with a right hand. Burgundy shakes it off.
Heisenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Burgundy throws a leg kick but Heisenberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy is looking to clinch but Heisenberg is avoiding it.
Burgundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burgundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heisenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but Burgundy avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands with a shot to the body.
Heisenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Heisenberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burgundy. That did some damage!
Heisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Heisenberg goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Heisenberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisenberg tries a body shot but Burgundy blocks it.
Burgundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Burgundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Heisenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Burgundy's head.
Heisenberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Burgundy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy ducks under a wild hook from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heisenberg wants to land a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range.
Heisenberg connects with a body shot.
Heisenberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heisenberg throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heisenberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgundy connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick which misses Burgundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgundy tries to avoid it.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Heisenberg looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
Burgundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burgundy tries to move into range but Heisenberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heisenberg lands a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgundy has time to react.
Heisenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heisenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg thumps Burgundy with a low kick.
Burgundy lands a slapping body shot.
Burgundy wants to land a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that Burgundy semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burgundy.
Heisenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burgundy.
Burgundy lands with a kick to the temple. Heisenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heisenberg scores with a head kick. Burgundy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy misses with a kick to the body.
Burgundy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heisenberg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burgundy, as that shot connected.
Heisenberg misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Heisenberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A low kick from Heisenberg misses
and Burgundy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Heisenberg lands a high kick!
Heisenberg slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Heisenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burgundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisenberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heisenberg tries to score with a low kick but Burgundy moves his leg out of the way.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Heisenberg avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Burgundy throws out a leg kick but Heisenberg moves out of range and Burgundy only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Burgundy.
Burgundy checks a leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Heisenberg with a nice cross.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
Burgundy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burgundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut

and Burgundy counters by clinching up.
Burgundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Heisenberg scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heisenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.

Heisenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Heisenberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Heisenberg keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick that knocks Burgundy off balance momentarily.
Heisenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy takes a swing at Heisenberg's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burgundy slips under a jab.
Mitch Heisenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Burgundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burgundy is out of range.
Mitch Heisenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Burgundy misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Burgundy moves out of range easily.
Heisenberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Heisenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgundy doesn't seem phased though.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg throws a looping overhand right but Burgundy ducks down to avoid it.
Heisenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burgundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Heisenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heisenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Burgundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burgundy slips a straight right by Heisenberg.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Heisenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heisenberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Burgundy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heisenberg rather than just go for the knockout.

Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burgundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heisenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burgundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgundy is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Heisenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heisenberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
A relieved looking Mitch Heisenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.