PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aron Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast - Rammstein. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Burza
vs
Granger

168 cm
29
148 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

162 cm
26
143 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Granger sprawls well initially but Burza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Granger moves into full guard.
Burza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Granger keeps working.
Granger tries to buck Burza off but Burza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burza trying to control the position but Granger is working away.
Burza controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Granger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza working the head and body with strikes.
Burza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.

Burza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Granger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Granger gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.

Burza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Granger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burza.

Burza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Granger is staying active underneath Burza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger is looking for a sweep. Burza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Burza is trying for a kimura here. Granger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burza wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aron Burza!