|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyryx Dall (ranked 777 p4p, 76 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 738 p4p, 73 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with Fuel and Fire blaring out of the sound system. Burns is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu-Jitsu. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
|
|
|
170 cm
30
145 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
|
170 cm
36
145 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns. Burns cracks Dall with a good jab. Burns misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dall pinned against the cage. Dall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Dall's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall. Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing. Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns throws a big shot that misses. Burns shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burns gets slowly back to his feet. Pyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns. Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Dall. Burns looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well. Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dall won't be happy with that. Dall wants to control but Burns postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dall taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard. Dall wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dall moves into full guard.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound. Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dall wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily. Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work. Dall is trying to get back to full guard. Dall gets back to full guard.
Burns throws a strike but Dall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well. Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard. Dall stands up from half guard. Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard. Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. Burns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burns keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dall trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Burns gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it. Dall moves out of range as Burns strikes. Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Dall settles back down. Burns feints the counter takedown. Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well. Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there. Burns lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns won't allow Dall to sweep him here. Dall has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though. Burns stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard. Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dall wants to sweep but no luck. Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Burns landing with the ground and pound. Dall is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. Burns with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Burns landing with the ground and pound. Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns throws a big elbow that misses. Dall is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. Dall wants to sweep but no luck. Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well. Dall controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself. Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burns pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dall trying to control here.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dall looking for submissions off his back. Dall gets full guard. Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. Burns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dall working a defensive guard here.
Dall is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. Burns lands a couple of digs. Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. Dall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burns uses it to pass to side control.
Dall tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it. Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Burns wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burns connects with a decent elbow. Dall is trying to get back to half guard. Dall looking for a sweep but Burns has passed into full mount! Oh no! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target. Burns misses with the combination.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there. Burns shoots in but Dall avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dall thows a leg kick but Burns checks it and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far. Dall tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ground and pound from Burns. Dall looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dall is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots. Burns winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dall is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted? Dall has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dall is trying to get back to full guard. Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dall is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Pyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dall wants to get back to full guard. Dall is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. Burns preventing the sweep. Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Predator Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Burns looking to pass the guard. Dall keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dall wants to sweep but no luck. Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Burns wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Burns scoring with punches to the head and body. Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Dall tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom. Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dall! BOOM! Burns connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burns working away from the top, dropping strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dall taking shots to the head. Dall regains half guard. Dall wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Predator Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Burns 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns! Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'. Pyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'The fire was doused today. Time to restoke and bring the heat next time!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|