PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Zombie
vs
Burton

167 cm
29
158 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

180 cm
29
158 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear
GREEN!160

KAISER
MayheM sportswear

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zombie.
A big right from Zombie misses.
We've been told by Zombie's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zombie misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a nice uppercut.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Crunch! Burton slams his shin into Zombie's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton avoids the body shot from Zombie.
A big right from Zombie misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombie is able to avoid easily.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton tries a quick counter leg kick but Zombie is wise to it.
Zombie avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Burton.
Zombie misses the jab.
Zombie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burton doesn't seem bothered though.

Burton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zombie's guard.
Zombie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burton wants to control from the top but Zombie keeps moving.
Zombie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton.
Zombie managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton pushing down on Zombie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burton drops an elbow to the side of Zombie's head.
Burton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zombie tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
Burton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie is positioning himself well to prevent Burton advancing to mount.

Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zombie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burton trying to control but Zombie is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton with shots to the head and body - Zombie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burton looking to ground and pound but Zombie is blocking nicely.
Zombie wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zombie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burton.
Zombie wants to hold on but Burton pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton trying to control but Zombie is having none of it.
Burton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Burton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zombie looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burton, right into the meat.
Burton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Zombie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zombie cracks Burton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burton scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burton. That's going to slow Zombie down.
Burton misses with a head kick.
Burton checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Zombie loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Burton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zombie at a distance.
Burton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombie checks it well.
Burton throws a head kick that Zombie semi-blocks.
Burton lands a leg kick that knocks Zombie off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombie.
Zombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burton misses with a kick to the body
enabling Zombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Russian Zombie is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
Zombie with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie lands with a good body shot.
Zombie cracks a nice hook into Burton's ribs.
Burton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zombie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Russian Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zombie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Zombie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zombie, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burton.
Zombie misses with a straight left.
Burton pushes Zombie away with a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burton.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zombie lands a jab to the head.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt - Zombie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Zombie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burton.
Burton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burton misses with a takedown attempt
and Zombie counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
Russian Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Burton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Zombie.
Burton looks to land a body kick but Zombie moved away.
Zombie is looking to chop away at Burton's legs.
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton lands with a hook. Zombie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton throws a leg kick
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zombie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burton - the referee stops the clock and Zombie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burton. Zombie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Zombie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burton thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Burton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Burton looks for the body kick but Zombie saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Zombie misses its target.
Burton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burton showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack Burton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zombie is controlling Burton's trapped leg to prevent Burton from advancing to side control.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton trying to control from Zombie's half guard. Zombie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burton's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton throwing strikes from guard but Zombie blocks nicely.
Zombie is pulling down on Burton's head. It's preventing any offense from Burton, at least for the moment.
Zombie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burton is fighting to break Zombie's control of his arms but Zombie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burton shoots in but no luck this time.
Burton wants to land a leg kick but Zombie is out of range.

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.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Zombie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zombie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burton.
Zombie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zombie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burton slips under a jab.
Burton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zombie blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Zombie.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zombie is looking to slow Burton down with leg kicks.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zombie takes a step back to recover.
Jack Burton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot.
Burton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zombie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A lazy left from Burton finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
Russian Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a leg kick
and Zombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Burton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Zombie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burton is on him like a limpet, forcing Zombie back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zombie wants to get back to striking at distance but Burton won't allow it.
Burton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zombie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
A hook to the body from Burton.
Burton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zombie blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Zombie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!