PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burgundy
vs
Jensen

188 cm
33
215 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

196 cm
44
223 lbs
28 - 23 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burgundy wants to slow Jensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgundy throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Burgundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Burgundy misses its intended target.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Burgundy misses.
A cross from Burgundy lands.
The fighters circling - Burgundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burgundy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
Jensen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Burgundy is predictable there

and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burgundy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Burgundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jensen defends it easily.
Burgundy looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Burgundy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Burgundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jensen defends it easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jensen's sensitive parts.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jensen checks a low kick from Burgundy.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burgundy throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burgundy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jensen has time to react.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgundy misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burgundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jensen's calf.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy tried to score with a low kick but Jensen checks it.
A jab from Burgundy misses.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Burgundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burgundy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy cracks Jensen with a good jab.
Burgundy misses with a two punch combination.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burgundy lands an overhand right.
Burgundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy wants to slow Jensen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Jensen as he checks the leg kick.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy misses with a low kick as Jensen jumps back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jensen moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Jensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
Jensen slips a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a body kick that misses.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Burgundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Burgundy misses with a looping left.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Burgundy lands a jab to the head.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Burgundy misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgundy throws a solid leg kick but Jensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burgundy.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen moves away from the strike by Burgundy.
Burgundy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Burgundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Burgundy tries to clinch up.
A jab from Burgundy does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Nice body punch from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut

and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control.
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burgundy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jensen decides to stand and escape the position.
Jensen takes one to the chin there.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Burgundy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Burgundy.
Burgundy tried to score with a low kick but Jensen checks it.
Burgundy cracks Jensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burgundy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgundy scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Jensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy throws a chopping leg kick but Jensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Burgundy takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a series of strikes that have Jensen backpedaling.
Burgundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burgundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Burgundy avoids it easily.
Burgundy throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burgundy defends it well.
Burgundy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jensen back to the cage. Burgundy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burgundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgundy swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Burgundy connects with a crisp jab.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgundy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burgundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ron Burgundy made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.