PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 1800 p4p, 224 weight class) and Milo Oliveira (ranked 1926 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burgundy
vs
Oliveira

195 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Milo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burgundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Burgundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Burgundy working aggressively here.
Burgundy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burgundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Burgundy lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.
We've been told by Burgundy's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgundy scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira defending well as Burgundy loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Burgundy.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Burgundy scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Milo Oliveira has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Burgundy.
Oliveira blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Burgundy moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Burgundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Burgundy has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Burgundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Burgundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burgundy misses with a hook from the clinch.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Burgundy tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Burgundy scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Burgundy scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliveira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.

Burgundy closes the distance and clinches.
Burgundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
Burgundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burgundy's sensitive parts.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burgundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgundy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgundy tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws out a leg kick but Burgundy moves out of range and Oliveira only half commits.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Oliveira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgundy avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Burgundy.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgundy cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Burgundy cracks Oliveira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgundy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oliveira to stand back up!

Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Burgundy moves out of range.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Oliveira tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
An out of breath Ron Burgundy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.