PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Burks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burks
vs
Fisher

214 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Gregorio Burks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burks as he avoids it easily.
Burks takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.

Fisher moves into the clinch.
Burks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregorio Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Fisher.
Burks avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
Burks can't get the takedown.
Burks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisher stops a takedown attempt from Burks.
A frustrated look appears on Fisher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fisher tries to stall but Burks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher prevents the takedown attempt.
Burks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fisher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fisher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisher wants to break free but Burks has control.
Fisher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisher is pressed up against the cage. Burks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fisher down to the mat. Fisher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Burks. No joy for Fisher on that attempt.
Burks circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burks fails with a takedown attempt.
Burks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Burks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Burks pushes him off.
Burks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fisher is defended easily by Burks.
Sam Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burks ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Fisher swings for the body but Burks moves out of range.
Burks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Burks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fisher looks winded!
Fisher connects with the punch.
Burks tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burks closes the distance and clinches.
Burks is trying to maintain a safe position but Fisher gets an underhook and turns Burks into the cage.
Burks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fisher to keep the fight standing.
Burks wants a takedown but no success here.
Fisher gets underhooks to prevent Burks's takedown attempt.

Fisher decides to pull guard.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing Burks from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fisher throws a head kick that misses

and Burks counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher tries to buck Burks off but Burks is having none of it.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom here.

Burks tries for a kimura but Fisher is defending well.

Burks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Burks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisher, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher regains half guard.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Burks has control of the leg.
Fisher trying to control but Burks postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Burks seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher tries to roll over but Burks keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregorio Burks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Fisher clinches up with Burks and pushes him back against the cage.
Burks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fisher fails to pull guard.
Fisher wants a takedown but no success here.
Burks goes for a takedown attempt but Fisher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fisher fails to land the takedown.
Gregorio Burks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Fisher.
Fisher with a lazy takedown attempt

and Burks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fisher's guard now.
Burks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher has his hands on Burks's head, controlling the position.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burks postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has control of Burks's left arm, preventing Burks from doing any damage.
Burks cracks Fisher with a solid left hand.
Fisher controlling Burks's posture.

Burks stands up and waves to Fisher to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burks tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Burks counters by moving into the clinch.
Fisher looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burks fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Burks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisher tries to clinch but Burks is having none of it.
Burks tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Burks wants to clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burks sprawls well. Burks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregorio Burks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregorio Burks!