PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Burda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Burda
vs
Bisping

171 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
145 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Burda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping misses with a combination
and Burda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bisping looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bisping circles away.
Bisping throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burda.
Bisping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bisping is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bisping throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Burda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burda looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burda connects with a high kick.
Burda shoots in but Bisping avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bisping shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Burda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bisping won't be happy with that.
Bisping is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is trying to control Burda's posture but Burda avoids it.
Bisping being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burda advances to mount.
Burda looking to control but Bisping is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bisping is working Burda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bisping prevents Burda from getting back to his feet.

Bisping stands up from Burda's guard - Bisping perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burda shoots in for a double leg but Bisping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Burda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss

and Burda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burda.
Burda trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Burda forces his way into half guard.
Burda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burda tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bisping controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bisping moves into the clinch successfully.
Burda fails to pull guard.
Burda tries to score a body lock takedown but Bisping shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burda looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Burda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bisping breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick and Burda moves out of range easily.
Bisping tries to clinch up.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bisping looks to clinch

and Burda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burda wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
Burda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Burda decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burda misses with a takedown attempt

and Bisping counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burda's guard.
Bisping trying to control but Burda is working from the bottom.

Bisping decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burda, up you get!
Bisping looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burda is fending him off so far but Bisping persists. Nope, Burda circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping takes a swing at Burda's ribcage but misses.
Burda misses with a takedown attempt - Bisping sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Burda circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Burda counters with a single leg into guard. Bisping didn't expect that.

Bisping looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Burda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bisping, up you get!
Bisping wants to clinch

and Burda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bisping!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burda trying to control but Bisping is having none of it.
Burda controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Burda dominated that second round.
That's time! Burda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Horrible takedown by Burda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisping which made him look bad.
Bisping tries to clinch up but Burda circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
Bisping throws a right hand that Burda ducks under and follows up with a left that Burda also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping misses with a takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Burda from controlling successfully.
Burda tries to stand but Bisping is controlling from the bottom.
Burda forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burda tries to pass to full mount but Bisping defends it.
Burda controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burda is looking to take a break and control but Bisping is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burda in particular looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Andy Burda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bisping counters with a shoot takedown. Burda fights it but they end up in guard.

Burda is working an open guard so Bisping takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Burda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bisping's guard now.
Burda tries to free his leg and advance position but Bisping is retaining full guard.
Burda wants to stand but Bisping has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burda wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Bisping looking for a sweep. Not yet Bisping, not yet.
Burda prevents Bisping from getting back to his feet.
Burda wants to stand but Bisping has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Burda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Andy Burda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Burda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bisping counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Burda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisping which made him look bad.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick
and Burda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping throws a lazy body kick

and Burda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Burda stands up and beckons Bisping to join him on the feet.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bisping wants to land a leg kick but Burda is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Burda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Burda!