PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Latimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Latimer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Burns
vs
Latimer

190 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Latimer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latimer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Latimer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Latimer misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been informed that Latimer 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.
Nice jab there from Burns.

Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Latimer is defending well.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Roger Burns has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burns tries to clinch but Latimer is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Latimer moved away.
Burns throws a right hand that Latimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Latimer also avoids with ease.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Latimer pushes him off.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Latimer tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Latimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns tries to clinch but Latimer moves out of range.
Latimer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Latimer tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Latimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Andrew Latimer has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Latimer is controlling him.

Latimer breaks the clinch.
Latimer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burns.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Latimer's ribs.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Latimer has time to react.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latimer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Latimer back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Burns drives through and clinches with Latimer against the cage.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Latimer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Latimer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Latimer has double underhooks.
Burns can't break the clinch.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Latimer has the dominant position.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Latimer has him pressed against the cage.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns can't get the takedown.
Latimer wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns goes for a takedown attempt but Latimer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Latimer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latimer blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Latimer is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Latimer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Latimer as Burns shoots in.

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Latimer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.

Latimer manages to break the clinch.
Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latimer tries to avoid it but Burns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latimer to the ground. Latimer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Latimer is defended easily by Burns.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Latimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Latimer's takedown attempt.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Latimer has double underhooks.
Latimer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Latimer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns is trying to push Latimer away but Latimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Latimer keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Latimer has him pressed against the cage.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Latimer is controlling him.
Burns wants to break free but Latimer has control.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Latimer is controlling the position.
Latimer has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns is trying to break free.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Latimer walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Latimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Latimer swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latimer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.

Burns rushes Latimer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Latimer has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Latimer as Burns tries to tie him up.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burns is trying to push Latimer away but Latimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Latimer gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Latimer breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Burns.
Latimer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Latimer defends well and Burns ends up having to push Latimer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Latimer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Burns gets a double leg takedown into Latimer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Latimer dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Latimer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Latimer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A leg kick checked by Latimer.
Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Latimer backs up against the cage.

Latimer is rocked!

Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Latimer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Latimer is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Burns controlling from the top position.

Burns drops back looking for a leg! Latimer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latimer manages to kick Burns off! Burns jumps back into Latimer's guard.
Burns stands and throws Latimer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Burns decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws a head kick that misses.

Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Latimer has him pressed against the cage.
Latimer is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Latimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to clinch there but Latimer circles away.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Latimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Latimer goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.

Latimer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Latimer avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns scores with a one two! Latimer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roger Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Latimer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns tries to clinch but Latimer is having none of it.
Latimer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Burns connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Latimer tumbling to the canvas! Burns pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Latimer was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Burns!
A very excited looking Roger Burns rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.