PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krist Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes to the cage accompanied by Man In The Box. Nelson has chosen Hyper - We Control as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burton
vs
Nelson

193 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
27
242 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krist Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Burton shoots in.
Burton misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a good, hard body kick but Burton shrugs it off.
Burton lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Burton. Burton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson feints a jab promting Burton to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson throws a combination. Burton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Burton slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Burton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Burton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.

Burton moves into the clinch.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Burton connects with the punch.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Burton avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Burton stumbling back into the cage.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Burton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Burton's head and hops out.
Burton jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Burton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burton's head.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Burton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a right hand to the body.
Burton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
A jab lands there for Burton.
Nelson swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krist Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Burton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton scores with a shot to the body.
Burton cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Burton.
Nelson scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson leaves Burton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burton throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burton lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Burton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
Nelson throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
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!
Burton fails with the takedown.
Nelson scores with a jab. Burton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Burton misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Burton in the body.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Burton slips a straight right by Nelson.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Burton clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Burton lands with a cross.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burton's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.
Krist Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Krist Burton had this to say: 'Yeah uhm sorry bout that. '.