PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Weber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Weber
vs
Burns

187 cm
19
278 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

177 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shelton Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns scores with a three punch combo!
Weber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Burns closes the distance and clinches.

Weber breaks from the clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.

Burns looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weber!

Burns decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burns misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely.
Weber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Burns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weber did well to prevent Burns getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Weber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weber punching from the bottom.
Burns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Weber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weber.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Weber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Burns stands and steps away. Weber gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Weber.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Shelton Weber has been cut.
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Weber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Weber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Burns has hold of one of Weber's legs. Weber is fighting the takedown attempt but Burns gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns is in close to Weber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Weber is retaining full guard.
Burns looks winded!
Burns is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weber is on top in guard.

Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burns has escaped and now he's on top!

Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burns, into his guard.

Weber pushing down on Burns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Weber seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns trying to control but Weber postures up.
Burns gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weber trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.

Burns working for a triangle but Weber defends it easily.

Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weber defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Weber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Weber's guard.
Burns throws an elbow that misses. Weber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burns's guard. Nice move by Weber!

Weber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weber manages to get himself to full guard.

Burns is working Weber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns pushing down on Weber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weber.

Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Weber to sweep him here.
Weber is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Weber is working away.
Weber wants to get back to full guard.
Weber is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is keen to just control but Weber is a slippery customer.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
Weber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns wants to stand up but Weber has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Weber is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns prevents Weber from improving his position.
Patrick Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns blocks the strikes from Weber.
Burns tries to pass to full mount but Weber defends it.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.

Weber actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weber is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Weber gets full guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.
Burns wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.

Weber looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Weber is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shelton Weber'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. This is the final round!

Weber ducks right into an uppercut from Burns.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weber.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patrick Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weber tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Weber is out of range.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Weber misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patrick Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weber circles away quickly and effectively.

Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weber is looking to reverse the position.
Weber regains half guard.
Weber won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Weber gets full guard.
Weber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Burns. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Weber wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard.

Weber has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weber's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Burns has gone for a leg lock! Weber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burns's guard.

Weber stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns looking for a sweep but Weber has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets back to half guard.
Weber is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Weber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patrick Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Burns managing to control the position.
Weber trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Burns!
A relieved looking Patrick Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.