PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kotkaniemi (ranked 1587 p4p, 207 weight class) and Clive Burrows (ranked 3062 p4p, 358 weight class). 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.

Kotkaniemi
vs
Burrows

183 cm
22
181 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

166 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kotkaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clive Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burrows throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kotkaniemi was covering up waiting for the punch and Burrows finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kotkaniemi wriggles free and stands up.
Kotkaniemi moves out of range as Burrows throws a body kick.
Kotkaniemi moves in looking to clinch but Burrows pushes him off.
Burrows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kotkaniemi tries to avoid it but Burrows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kotkaniemi to the ground. Kotkaniemi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses

and Kotkaniemi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kotkaniemi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burrows's head.
Kotkaniemi working Burrows over with strikes.
Kotkaniemi not doing much here.
Kotkaniemi'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.
Kotkaniemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows tries to roll over but Kotkaniemi keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kotkaniemi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows taking some punishment here, with Kotkaniemi in his half guard.
Kotkaniemi not doing much here.
Burrows is doing well to control the position and prevent Kotkaniemi from advancing to side control.
Burrows punching from the bottom.
Kotkaniemi lands with a punch from half guard.
Kotkaniemi is trying to control the action in half guard but Burrows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burrows is trying to stand back up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kotkaniemi lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard.
Burrows has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kotkaniemi slips a nice elbow through Burrows's hands, connecting with Burrows's forehead.

Burrows is rocked!
Kotkaniemi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burrows is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Burrows's temple.
Kotkaniemi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Burrows is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kotkaniemi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Burrows from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kotkaniemi! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!