PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Himmler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Himmler
vs
Burrows

210 cm
25
291 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ajax Himmler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mal Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Himmler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burrows looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Himmler swings around for an armbar but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Himmler's guard.

Himmler pushes Burrows off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Burrows has eaten all the pies!
Himmler wants to clinch.

Himmler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Himmler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burrows wants to control but Himmler is having none of it.
Himmler controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himmler moves to the back position.
Burrows is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Himmler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burrows defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Himmler punches Burrows on the ear.

It looks like Mal Burrows has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Himmler has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Burrows is in real trouble here. Himmler gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Burrows is tapping out! Himmler wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajax Himmler!