PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tearzo Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapu Burpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tearzo Roberts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Roberts
vs
Burpha

184 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tearzo Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bapu Burpha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burpha has managed to clinch.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burpha pulls his leg out and moves away.

Roberts dives in and scores a takedown into Burpha's guard.
Roberts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burpha wants to improve his position but instead Roberts has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Roberts manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Burpha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberts controlling from mount.
Roberts avoids the attempt from Burpha to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Burpha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burpha wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burpha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts prevents Burpha from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts controlling his opponent.
Burpha wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tearzo Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burpha defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Burpha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burpha sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tearzo Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Burpha wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts passes into side control, despite Burpha's attempt to control the position.
Burpha is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Roberts stalls from top position.
Burpha looking for a sweep but Roberts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burpha can do to turn this around?
Burpha tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burpha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burpha wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Roberts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Burpha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burpha can't escape the position.
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burpha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tearzo Roberts dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Burpha digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Burpha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burpha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Burpha.
Burpha looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts moves out of range as Burpha strikes.
Roberts tries to move into range but Burpha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burpha with a jab.

Burpha drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burpha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burpha prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tearzo Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burpha pulls his leg out and moves away.

Burpha clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Burpha works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Burpha digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Burpha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burpha lands with a left to the head.
Roberts goes for a takedown attempt but Burpha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burpha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roberts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bapu Burpha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burpha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burpha lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Burpha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts wants to take the fight to the mat but Burpha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burpha scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burpha lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Burpha.
Burpha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burpha is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burpha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roberts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burpha can turn it around.
Burpha lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Burpha - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Burpha.
Roberts is trying to drag Burpha to the mat but Burpha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bapu Burpha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burpha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burpha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burpha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burpha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burpha digs a right hand into Roberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberts's gas tank.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Burpha manages to get underhooks.
Burpha lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burpha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Burpha presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burpha lands a body shot.
Burpha presses Roberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burpha pushes Roberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bapu Burpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roberts 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!