PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheedy (ranked 315 p4p, 43 weight class) and Brazilian Burger (ranked 624 p4p, 86 weight class). Burger has chosen Sorriso Maroto - Assim Você Mata o Papai as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sheedy
vs
Burger

172 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

187 cm
28
167 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

Urban Fighter
IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brazilian Burger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheedy slips a jab and a cross from Burger.
Sheedy tries to counter by clinching up but Burger breaks away and moves out of range.
Burger looks to land a right hand but Sheedy moved out of range.
It looked like Sheedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Sheedy. Those never looked like landing.
Sheedy takes a swing at Burger's ribcage but misses.
Burger with the counter takedown but Sheedy avoids it easily.

Burger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Sheedy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sheedy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sheedy misses with a right hand

and Burger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger works over Sheedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.
Burger works over Sheedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheedy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Burger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheedy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Sheedy is keeping the position.
Sheedy is trying to keep Burger in close.
Sheedy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheedy has momentary wrist control but Burger slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burger trying to control but Sheedy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burger postures up.
Burger stands up over Sheedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Burger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sheedy is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture.
Burger prevents Sheedy from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burger distracts Sheedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.
Sheedy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sheedy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sheedy continues to stall.
Burger landing some decent shots from guard.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheedy holds on and takes a little breather.
Sheedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burger on the ground.
Burger distracts Sheedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sheedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger is fighting to break Sheedy's control of his arms but Sheedy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Burger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sheedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sheedy controlling Burger's posture.
Burger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheedy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The crowd cheers as Burger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheedy doesn't seem phased though.

Burger feints and as Sheedy raises his hands in defense, Burger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sheedy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burger working some strikes from top position.
Burger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheedy controlling Burger's posture.
Sheedy is trying to control the position but Burger postures up.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger distracts Sheedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.
Brazilian Burger has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sheedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burger defends well.
Burger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.
Sheedy pulls Burger in to control the position.
Burger stands up over Sheedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sheedy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.

Burger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burger throwing strikes but missing.
Sheedy is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture.
Burger landing with the ground and pound.
Sheedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Sheedy blocks nicely.
Burger postures up.
Burger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheedy's head.
Sheedy seems keen to control Burger's posture.
Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sheedy has wrist control.
Sheedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sheedy is controlling Burger's posture.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burger wants to control from the top but Sheedy keeps moving.
Sheedy is trying to keep Burger in close.
Sheedy is really struggling to control Burger but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Burger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.
Sheedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Burger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sheedy trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger works over Sheedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Burger throwing strikes from guard but Sheedy blocks nicely.
Burger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sheedy's head.
Burger postures up in Sheedy's guard and throws a big left but Sheedy blocks it.
Burger trying to control but Sheedy is working from the bottom.
Sheedy is pulling down on Burger's head to control his posture.
Burger is in close to Sheedy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burger postures up and lands a big shot to Sheedy's brow.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sheedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger.

Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brazilian Burger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sheedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Good shot there by Burger.
Brazilian Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burger connects with a right hand. Sheedy shakes it off.
Sheedy misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Sheedy.
Sheedy slaps away a takedown attempt from Burger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheedy looks to land a right hand but Burger moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Sheedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burger or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheedy, which made it look bad.
Burger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burger somewhat.
Sheedy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burger.
Kevin Sheedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheedy jabs Burger right on the nose. Burger blinks but takes it well.
Burger misses with a low kick.
Sheedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Burger tries to keep at a distance but Sheedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burger fails to pull guard.
Sheedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Brazilian Burger has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheedy.
Sheedy scores with a shot to the side of Burger's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheedy.
Burger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheedy walks away with a smile on his face. Burger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sheedy clinches up against the cage.
Burger takes a shot to the head.
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!
Sheedy stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is trying to pull guard but Sheedy has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sheedy.
Sheedy scores with a shoulder strike.
Burger wants a takedown.
Burger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Burger is rocked!
Sheedy dips a shoulder and cracks Burger with a mighty uppercut! Burger falls back against the cage and Sheedy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Burger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sheedy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Sheedy!
Kevin Sheedy retains his lightweight title!
In defeat, Brazilian Burger stepped up to the mic, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.