PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 2209 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 231 p4p, 121 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alberto Del Rio theme song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Burns
vs
Reedtz

168 cm
25
157
15 - 14 - 0

175 cm
27
160
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Reedtz - just one landing.

Reedtz shoots in and bounces Burns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reedtz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reedtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Reedtz finds it's target.
Reedtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Reedtz moves out of range easily.

Reedtz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz stops Burns from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reedtz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reedtz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short left from Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Reedtz lands a right hand.
Reedtz takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burns manages to break the clinch.

Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reedtz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Reedtz prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown attempt by Reedtz or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.

Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reedtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reedtz.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reedtz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws a push kick but Reedtz slaps the foot to one side.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reedtz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reedtz works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reedtz sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reedtz thumps Burns with a low kick.
Reedtz avoids a punch combination nicely.

Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burns was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.
Reedtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

That's four 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.
Reedtz postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Reedtz distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reedtz is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Reedtz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Reedtz.
Burns throws a jab when Reedtz was well out of range.
Reedtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reedtz scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Reedtz there.

Reedtz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reedtz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Reedtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reedtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Reedtz is controlling him
Reedtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reedtz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Reedtz there.

Reedtz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns is staying active underneath Reedtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Reedtz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Reedtz eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns has hold of Reedtz's hands but Reedtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reedtz thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Reedtz working the head and body with strikes.
Reedtz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reedtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reedtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reedtz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reedtz throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reedtz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reedtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reedtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reedtz cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reedtz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.