PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Fairweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burt
vs
Fairweather

202 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Burt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Fairweather!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burt gets the takedown into side control.
Fairweather is not content to let Burt control the position.
Fairweather is looking for a sweep.
Burt misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Burt working away.
Burt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fairweather is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairweather gets back to half guard.
Burt controlling the action here.
Fairweather wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burt is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairweather throws a push kick but Burt slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fairweather closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burt to the mat! Burt manages to get full guard.
Burt keeping moving, preventing Fairweather from controlling successfully.
Burt is controlling Fairweather's posture.
Burt controls Fairweather momentarily but Fairweather frees himself.
Burt wants to hit a switch here but Fairweather passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burt there!
Burt tries to hold on but Fairweather pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Burt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fairweather can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burt is looking to escape.
Burt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burt tries to buck Fairweather off but he can't manage it.
Burt tries to hold on but Fairweather postures up.
Fairweather won't let Burt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fairweather trying to control but Burt is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairweather dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Lester Burt has been cut.
Fairweather landing shots from mount.
Fairweather controlling from mount.
Fairweather in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Lester Burt's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burt tries to control Fairweather's body but Fairweather pushes him off. Burt squirms to his side and now Fairweather has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairweather lands with a hammerfist to the side of Burt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Fairweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Burt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fairweather feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fairweather on the ground.
Fairweather wanted to stand there but Burt had control of the position.
Fairweather scoring with some ground and pound.
Burt is looking to sweep but instead, Fairweather has passed into half guard.
Burt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairweather's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairweather's back!
Burt controlling well, preventing Fairweather from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fairweather doesn't escape.
Fairweather is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairweather trying to control but not successfully.
Burt tries to get the hooks in deep but Fairweather pushed the leg off.

Fairweather is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burt gets his way!
Burt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fairweather trying to control the hands but Burt breaks the grip.
Burt controlling from the back.
Fairweather looking very determined here, making life difficult for Burt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Burt working for the choke.
Fairweather is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burt has the hooks in. Fairweather is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fairweather doesn't escape.
Fairweather is keeping busy.
Fairweather looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fairweather tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will Burt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fairweather trying to control the action but Burt just sinks the hooks in.
Burt missing with punches from the back.
Fairweather is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairweather is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Burt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Burt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Burt or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairweather, which made it look bad.

Fairweather feints and as Burt raises his hands in defense, Fairweather changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fairweather works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burt is controlling Fairweather's trapped leg to prevent Fairweather from advancing to side control.
Burt wants to sweep but Fairweather has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairweather trying to control the action but Burt is working from the bottom.
Burt is trying to control Fairweather's posture but Fairweather avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fairweather tries for a kimura but Burt is defending well.
Burt tries to improve position but can't.
Fairweather advances to full mount.
Fairweather trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burt tries to reverse the position but Fairweather maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairweather working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fairweather avoids the attempt from Burt to control.

Fairweather working for a guillotine from mount but Burt is in no mood to give up.
Burt wants to hold on but Fairweather pushes him away.
Burt is working to get back to half guard.
Fairweather scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burt?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather avoids the attempt from Burt to control.
Burt reaches up to try and control the position but Fairweather seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Burt rolls and tries to escape and now Fairweather has his back!

Burt is trying to shake Fairweather off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fairweather won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

Fairweather throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fairweather is in Burt's guard.
Fairweather works over Burt with some ground and pound from guard.
Burt pulls Fairweather in close to prevent any damage.
Fairweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burt wants to control the position but Fairweather says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt trying to control but Fairweather postures up.
Fairweather passes into side control, despite Burt's attempt to control the position.
Burt tries to buck Fairweather off but Fairweather is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairweather wants to stand but Burt is controlling his arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Fairweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairweather has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Fairweather!