PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Wupaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton has chosen Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fred Burton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wupaski
vs
Burton

195 cm
32
260 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

183 cm
27
260 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Wupaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wupaski tries to move into range but Burton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wupaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wupaski throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton scores with a decent looking hook.
Burton defending well as Wupaski loads up on a big left hand.
Wupaski connects with a single shot there.
Burton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wupaski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Wupaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton looks to land a combination but Wupaski avoids it well.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burton thuds a left hand into Wupaski's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton takes one to the chin there.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wupaski moves away.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton defending well as Wupaski loads up on a big left hand.
Wupaski connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Wupaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wupaski lands a slapping body shot.
Wupaski lands with a nice combination. Burton backs away looking to recover.
Wupaski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wupaski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Wupaski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wupaski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wupaski cracks Burton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boris Wupaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wupaski misses the shot to the body.
Wupaski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wupaski.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wupaski scores with a nice head shot.
Wupaski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wupaski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head.
Nice straight punches there by Wupaski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wupaski.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wupaski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Wupaski does no damage.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut.
Wupaski misses with a straight left.
A big left from Wupaski misses.
Burton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wupaski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wupaski thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wupaski. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wupaski swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Wupaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Burton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wupaski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Wupaski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wupaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wupaski scrambles back to his feet.
Burton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wupaski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wupaski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wupaski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wupaski, as that shot connected.
Wupaski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burton misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burton.
Boris Wupaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Burton.
Wupaski loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
No luck for Burton with that takedown attempt.
Wupaski scoring well with a low kick there.
Burton looks gassed!
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wupaski lands a jab.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wupaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wupaski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wupaski thinking.
Burton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wupaski looks to land a combination. Burton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wupaski throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Wupaski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Burton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wupaski throws out the jab.
Burton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wupaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wupaski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Wupaski.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut.
Wupaski throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Burton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wupaski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Wupaski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wupaski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wupaski. No joy for Burton on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wupaski slips under a jab.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Wupaski connects with a single shot there.
Wupaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wupaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wupaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wupaski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wupaski.
Wupaski looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Burton misses with a shot to the body
and Wupaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton slips under a jab.
Wupaski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wupaski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Burton takes a swing at Wupaski's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burton shoots in and gets a takedown into Wupaski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wupaski has his hands on Burton's head, controlling the position.
Burton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wupaski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wupaski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton being controlled here, momentarily.

We're going to have a standup here because Boris Wupaski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burton slips a jab from Wupaski.
Wupaski throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Burton slips under a jab from Wupaski.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Wupaski with a jab.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut.

Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wupaski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wupaski is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wupaski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Wupaski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wupaski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burton checks it well.
Burton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wupaski swings widly with a right hand
and Burton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wupaski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wupaski is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Wupaski circles away and we're back to standing.
Wupaski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wupaski misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Wupaski throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wupaski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wupaski pinned against the cage. Wupaski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wupaski does it's job there.
A big left from Wupaski misses.
Burton throws a body punch but Wupaski moves out of range.
Wupaski lands with a straight right. Burton didn't see that one coming.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton throws a big shot that misses.
Boris Wupaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Wupaski.
Burton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wupaski finds it's way round the side to connect with Burton's head.
Wupaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Wupaski misses.
Wupaski misses with a hook.
Burton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fred Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Wupaski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wupaski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton missing with a left hand there. Wupaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wupaski cracks Burton with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wupaski.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Wupaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Wupaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wupaski.
Wupaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.
Wupaski with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wupaski. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Boris Wupaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Burton.
A jab lands there for Wupaski.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Wupaski feints a jab promting Burton to slip. Wupaski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wupaski with a jab.
Wupaski tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wupaski lands with a cross.
Wupaski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boris Wupaski is winning the standup battle so far.
Wupaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Wupaski. That snapped Burton's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
Wupaski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wupaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wupaski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Wupaski misses.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wupaski lands an overhand right.
Wupaski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wupaski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burton.
A punch lands to the side of Burton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wupaski, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wupaski.
Burton scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Wupaski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wupaski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Wupaski!
A very excited looking Boris Wupaski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.