PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krist Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Newland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes into the arena with Alice In Chains-Man In The Box blaring out of the sound system. Newland has chosen Egypt Central - Over And Under as his entrance music. Zane Newland has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Burton
vs
Newland

193 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

189 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krist Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Newland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newland shoots in but no luck this time.
Burton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horrible takedown by Newland or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton which made him look bad.
Newland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Burton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Newland sprawls well initially but Burton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Newland gets full guard.
Newland wants to stand and escape but Burton is having none of it.
Newland wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton prevents Newland from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newland wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burton drops back looking for a leg! Newland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newland manages to kick Burton off! Burton jumps back into Newland's guard.

Burton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newland trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Newland keeping full guard, as Burton tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newland is trying to control the position but Burton postures up.
Burton postures up in Newland's guard and throws a big left but Newland blocks it.
Burton stops Newland from standing up.
Newland is striking but Burton is not phased and passes to half guard.

Newland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burton is on him like a limpet, forcing Newland back against the cage.
Newland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burton is defending well.
Krist Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Newland.

Newland drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newland wants to stand but Burton is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton trying to control but Newland is working from the bottom.
Newland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Krist Burton.

Burton gets a double leg takedown into Newland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newland is on top in guard.

Newland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Newland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Newland shoots in for a double leg but Burton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burton wants it to stay on the feet.
Newland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krist Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Newland.
Newland lands a high kick!
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Newland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton stuffs the takedown.
Burton slaps away a takedown attempt from Newland, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Newland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burton blocks a head kick by Newland.
Newland shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Burton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Newland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Burton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Newland trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton throwing strikes from guard but Newland blocks nicely.
Newland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burton wants to control from the top but Newland keeps moving.

Newland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Burton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Burton manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zane Newland was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Newland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Newland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Burton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Newland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burton is in Newland's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newland trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krist Burton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Newland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burton as he avoids it easily.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burton counters with a series of strikes. Newland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Newland fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Newland with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newland is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burton circles away.
Krist Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zane Newland.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newland misses with a body shot.
Newland throws a head kick that half lands.
Newland fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newland regains half guard.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Newland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Burton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Newland defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newland is defending against the submission attempts here by Burton.
Burton trying to control the action but Newland is working from the bottom.
Newland is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well.

Burton seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burton is looking for a kimura here.
Newland wants to get back to full guard.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but Newland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newland is trying to get back to full guard.
Burton tries to stand and escape but Newland is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krist Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krist Burton!
A victorious Krist Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zane Newland had this to say: 'Next time you won't be that lucky...'.