PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Tappura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappura comes to the cage accompanied by Ring of fire. 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.

Tappura
vs
Burns

201 cm
32
255 lbs
25 - 16 - 2

190 cm
35
270 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taisto Tappura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Burns!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.

Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burns lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tappura down.
Tappura is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappura is looking for a sweep.
Tappura dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
Burns is trying to ground and pound but Tappura uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tappura trying to control from the bottom.
Tappura won't allow Burns to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tappura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns thows a huge punch but Tappura dodges it nicely.
Tappura is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tappura avoid being mounted?
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tappura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tappura tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tappura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappura is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tappura is trying to keep Burns in close.
Tappura is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Tappura blocks nicely.
Tappura controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tappura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tappura has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
Tappura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappura controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Tappura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tappura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tappura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tappura prevents Burns from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tappura.
Burns is looking to control Tappura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Tappura thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Burns trying to hold on to Tappura's head to control him but Tappura postures up.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappura is stalling here. Burns is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tappura seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burns has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Burns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tappura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tappura moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tappura is out of range and Burns settles back down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns.
Tappura lands a high kick!

It looks like Carl Burns has been cut.
Tappura throws a head kick that misses.
Tappura slips a jab from Burns.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tappura throws a sloppy head kick

and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappura is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tappura gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappura wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Tappura has wrist control.

Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tappura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Tappura's legs - danger averted.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tappura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Tappura controlling the position.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tappura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns pushing down on Tappura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tappura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns winds up and cracks Tappura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tappura to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is pushing down on Tappura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tappura is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tappura is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tappura avoid being mounted?
Burns thows a huge punch but Tappura dodges it nicely.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tappura is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns throwing shots but Tappura is blocking nicely.
Tappura has his hands clasped together around Burns's back. He's all about the action.
Tappura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tappura gets back to full guard.
Tappura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tappura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Tappura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Tappura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappura wants to hit a switch here but Burns passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tappura there!
Burns landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a big elbow - Tappura is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tappura is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carl Burns!
Carl Burns very nearly forgot to thank 10th Degree Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.