PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Di BOXE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bitburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Bitburger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BOXE
vs
Bitburger

192 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di BOXE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Bitburger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BOXE fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bitburger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bitburger lands in his opponent's guard.
BOXE keeping moving, preventing Bitburger from controlling successfully.
Bitburger is looking to work some ground and pound but BOXE has wrist control.
Bitburger throwing strikes from guard but BOXE blocks nicely.
Bitburger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitburger is looking to work some ground and pound but BOXE has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitburger thows a big elbow that misses.

Bitburger drops back looking for a leg! BOXE is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and BOXE manages to kick Bitburger off! Bitburger jumps back into BOXE's guard.
Bitburger wants to control from the top but BOXE keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BOXE tries to clinch up but Bitburger circles away and keeps his distance.
Bitburger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BOXE is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bitburger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
BOXE can't break the clinch.
BOXE is trying to break the clinch but Bitburger is controlling him.
BOXE wants to break free but Bitburger has control.
Bitburger goes for a takedown attempt but BOXE pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Di BOXE is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BOXE closes the distance looking to clinch

so Bitburger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOXE utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
BOXE has momentary wrist control but Bitburger slips an elbow through the middle.
Bitburger thows a big elbow that misses.
BOXE wants to stand but Bitburger is controlling the position.

Bitburger drops back, looking for a kneebar! BOXE looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. BOXE looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from BOXE!
Bitburger looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Bitburger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
BOXE could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bitburger tries to bench press BOXE off him but BOXE keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitburger struggling a bit here.
BOXE wants to stand but Bitburger has his arm trapped.
Bitburger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
BOXE is thwarting Bitburger's attempts to control the position.
BOXE wants to stand up but Bitburger has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bitburger actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

BOXE moves into range and clinches up with Bitburger.

BOXE manages to break the clinch.
BOXE tries to clinch

and Bitburger counters with a single leg into guard. BOXE didn't expect that.
Bitburger trying to control the position from guard on top but BOXE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BOXE utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitburger wants to control from the top but BOXE keeps moving.
BOXE wants to stand up but Bitburger is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bitburger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

BOXE tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bitburger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bitburger is looking to work some ground and pound but BOXE has wrist control.
BOXE preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bitburger throws a big right hand that misses.
BOXE wants to stand up but Bitburger is controlling him.
Bitburger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bitburger is stalling in the full guard.
Bitburger lands a couple of digs.
Bitburger is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOXE preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bitburger trying to control the position from guard on top but BOXE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitburger throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bitburger wants to control from the top but BOXE keeps moving.

BOXE uses the cage to get back to his feet.
BOXE looks to clinch

and Bitburger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bitburger.

Bitburger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bitburger manages to end up in side control.

Bitburger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bitburger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bitburger trying to control the action but BOXE is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitburger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control BOXE kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Bitburger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but BOXE is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bitburger trying to control the position but BOXE is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BOXE is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bitburger is controlling him well.
Bitburger trying to control the position but BOXE is working away.
BOXE is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bitburger asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
BOXE darts in trying to clinch

and Bitburger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bitburger trying to control from half guard but BOXE is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Bitburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

BOXE defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bitburger.
Bitburger tries to bum rush BOXE with a series of wild strikes but BOXE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bitburger circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bitburger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bitburger is trying to control. BOXE wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bitburger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BOXE is just riding it out for now. Bitburger eventually gives up the hold.
BOXE is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOXE blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bitburger.
Bitburger throws a strike but BOXE avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bitburger wants to control from the top but BOXE keeps moving.
Mike Bitburger has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOXE wants to stand but Bitburger is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
BOXE leaves Bitburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
BOXE wants to clinch but Bitburger slips to the side

and Bitburger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bitburger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BOXE's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitburger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bitburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bitburger trying to mount his opponent but BOXE defends it.
Bitburger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOXE wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitburger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BOXE blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bitburger.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BOXE tries to clinch up but Bitburger circles away and keeps his distance.
BOXE wants to clinch but Bitburger slips to the side

and Bitburger counters with a takedown into side control.
BOXE is trying to get back to his feet.

Bitburger is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. BOXE looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bitburger gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. BOXE is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bitburger lets go of the hold and BOXE can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Bitburger!