PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yianni Theodosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World. Yianni Theodosis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Burton
vs
Theodosis

183 cm
32
266 lbs
27 - 33 - 1

205 cm
27
283 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 27 - 33 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yianni Theodosis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodosis.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Burton with that takedown attempt.
Burton swings for the body but Theodosis moves out of range.
Burton lands a jab to Theodosis's midsection.

Burton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Theodosis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burton cracks Theodosis with a big right hand but Theodosis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Theodosis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosis tries to escape but Burton is in control.
Theodosis is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yianni Theodosis was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Burton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodosis's half guard.
Theodosis manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Theodosis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burton wants to control from the top but Theodosis keeps moving.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theodosis is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosis controlling the position.
Burton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theodosis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fred Burton.
Theodosis tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Burton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Theodosis is trying to defend but Burton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Theodosis wants to control but Burton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Theodosis manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theodosis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Burton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Theodosis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Theodosis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theodosis slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Theodosis scores with a head kick.

It looks like Fred Burton has been cut.
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!
Theodosis lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosis wants to control the action here but instead Burton manages to pass to full mount!
Theodosis tries to reverse the position but Burton maintains control.
Theodosis holds on to Burton as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Burton landing strikes from the mount.

Burton has control of Theodosis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Theodosis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Theodosis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosis wants to control but Burton passes into side.
Theodosis manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Theodosis defends it.
Theodosis wants to improve his position but Burton is controlling well.
Burton is thwarting Theodosis's attempts to control the position.
Burton wants to take a breather but Theodosis is having none of it.
Theodosis is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Theodosis defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theodosis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Burton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Theodosis tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Theodosis moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Theodosis darts in and clinches Burton up against the cage.
Theodosis throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Theodosis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burton's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yianni Theodosis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fred Burton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Theodosis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Theodosis misses with a head kick.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Theodosis moves away.
Theodosis lands a lovely overhand right.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theodosis.
Theodosis doesn't manage to clinch there - Burton circles away.
Theodosis avoids the body shot from Burton.
Yianni Theodosis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodosis looks to land a right hand but Burton moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Yianni Theodosis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Theodosis doesn't manage to clinch there - Burton circles away.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodosis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yianni Theodosis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Burton slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Burton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burton misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Theodosis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Burton cracks Theodosis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Theodosis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burton cracks Theodosis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Theodosis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Theodosis slips a straight right by Burton.
Burton misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosis tries to clinch but Burton moves out of range.
Theodosis tries to close the distance and clinch but Burton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Theodosis.
Burton blocks the body kick.
Theodosis throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Theodosis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Theodosis.
Theodosis swinging wildly here.
Burton scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Theodosis forces Burton back against the cage and clinches.
Theodosis pushes Burton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosis stalling.
Burton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton blocks an elbow strike from Theodosis.
Burton managing to block the knees to the body from Theodosis.

Theodosis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Yianni Theodosis has been cut.
Theodosis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theodosis was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Theodosis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theodosis throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodosis wants to clinch
and Theodosis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Burton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Theodosis did well to prevent Burton getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton wants to free his trapped foot but Theodosis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Theodosis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Theodosis looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Burton!
Fred Burton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Golden Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.