PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Burkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson West is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Burkman
vs
West

190 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Burkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson West!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkman is looking to clinch.

Burkman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burkman working West over with strikes.
Burkman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
West looking to control.

Burkman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Burkman moves into the clinch successfully.

Burkman pulls guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burkman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkman is trying to keep West in close.
West won't allow Burkman to get back to his feet.
Burkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Burkman keeping busy on the bottom but West has passed one foot through into half guard.
Burkman moves into full guard.
West won't allow Burkman to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Burkman throws his legs up looking for a submission but West uses it to pass to side control.
West tries to advance to mount but Burkman denies him.
Burkman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burkman is breathing heavily.
West trying to control the position but Burkman is working away.
Burkman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Burkman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkman is stalling in the full guard.
Burkman trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Burkman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top!
Burkman pulls West in to control the position.

Burkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Burkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Burkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burkman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in West's guard.

Burkman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burkman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burkman landing with the ground and pound.
Burkman advances to half guard.
Burkman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Burkman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Burkman has a takedown stuffed.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burkman.
West is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burkman has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Burkman swings around for an armbar but West sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burkman's guard.
Burkman keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.

Burkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West trying to control but Burkman is working from the bottom.

West drops back looking for a leg! Burkman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burkman manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Burkman's guard.
West wants to stand but Burkman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Burkman which made him look bad.

Burkman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
West is staying active underneath Burkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Burkman is working for a submission of some sort.
West wants to get back to full guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burkman circles away.
James Burkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson West.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burkman but Burkman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West throws a one two combo.
Burkman has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
West thows a body kick. Burkman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burkman closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Burkman.

Burkman closes the distance and clinches.

Burkman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. West can't fight it off and eventually Burkman manages to take the fight to the floor. West looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkman wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burkman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but West manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burkman has West in his guard.
Burkman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burkman wants to free his trapped foot but West is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burkman in particular looking to stall.

Burkman decides to stand and escape the position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burkman.

Burkman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but West is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West tries to improve position but can't.
West is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Burkman keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Burkman dominated that second round.
That's time! Burkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Burkman tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
Burkman closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Burkman shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West is looking to clinch but Burkman is avoiding it.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

West closes the distance and clinches.
Burkman lands a shoulder strike.

Burkman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West staying busy and making it hard for Burkman to control.

Burkman is looking for the choke from the back position but West is controlling his hands well.
West covers up after that shot from Burkman.

West won't enjoy being in this position. Burkman looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - West is tapping - it's over boys! Burkman picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Burkman!