PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dude Burger (ranked 6707 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Isaev Islamov (ranked 587 p4p, 551 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burger
vs
Islamov

169 cm
18
159
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
24
164
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaev Islamov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islamov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burger is fending him off so far but Islamov persists. Nope, Burger circles away and we're back to standing.

Islamov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Islamov wants to pass the guard but Burger is keeping the position.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burger pulls Islamov in close to his closed guard and prevents Islamov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islamov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger has his hands on Islamov's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islamov works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Islamov throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Islamov from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islamov shoots in for a double leg but Burger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burger trying to control but Islamov postures up.
Burger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burger'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.
Burger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Islamov is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islamov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islamov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger manages to get to full guard.
Islamov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger is pulling down on Islamov's head. It's preventing any offense from Islamov, at least for the moment.
Further stalling from Burger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger looking for a sweep. Not yet Burger, not yet.
Burger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Islamov throws an elbow that misses. Burger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islamov's guard. Nice move by Burger!

Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
Burger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger working away.
Islamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaev Islamov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Islamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burger sprawls well. He's pushed Islamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov shoots in but Burger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Islamov shoots for a takedown but Burger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Burger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islamov looks for a takedown but Burger sprawls well.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily

and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Islamov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Islamov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islamov is trying to maintain the position but Burger is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is looking to take a break and control but Islamov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Islamov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burger trying to mount his opponent but Islamov defends it.
Islamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burger.
Burger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger lands strikes from half guard.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dude Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger thows a huge punch but Islamov dodges it nicely.
Burger prevents Islamov from improving his position.
Burger is nestled in close to Islamov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burger is pressing down on Islamov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islamov is holding on for now.
Islamov is trying to control but can't.
Islamov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov tries to get to full guard but Burger has control of the leg.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Islamov is trying to stand back up but Burger is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Islamov looking to score a takedown here. Burger is defending well but Islamov drives through and ends up in Burger's guard.
Burger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Islamov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Islamov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burger has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islamov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Islamov postures up in Burger's guard and throws a big left but Burger blocks it.
Islamov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dude Burger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger attempts a counter takedown but Islamov avoids it well and moves away.
Islamov tries for a takedown but Burger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islamov.
Dude Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaev Islamov.

Islamov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burger holds on and takes a little breather.
Islamov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is adopting a defensive guard.
Islamov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Burger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Islamov wants to improve his position but Burger is controlling well.
Burger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Islamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islamov has hold of Burger's hands but Burger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Islamov defending well.
Islamov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burger.
Burger misses with a head shot. Islamov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger stops Islamov from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islamov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islamov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burger as he jumps to the side.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burger as he avoids it easily.
Islamov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Islamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Islamov somewhat.
Burger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Islamov sprawls and moves away.
Burger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islamov.
Islamov shoots in for a takedown but Burger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Isaev Islamov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Islamov shoots in looking for a takedown but Burger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islamov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islamov shoots in but no luck this time.
Islamov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burger pinned against the cage. Burger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dude Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude Burger!