PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil' Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. 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.

Burton
vs
Ante

180 cm
25
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

188 cm
25
176 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a body punch but Ante moves out of range.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ante.
Ante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ante throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ante throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ante.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton connects with the punch.
Ante falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burton counters with a three punch combo that has Ante backing up. Ante nods at Burton to acknowledge the strikes.
Ante ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Ante pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Burton lands with a nice body punch.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton punishes Ante's body with a nice straight punch.
Ante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ante throws a combination that misses
and Burton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burton misses with a hook.
Burton scores with a jab to the head.
Burton works the jab nicely.
Ante takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ante doesn't manage to clinch there - Burton circles away.
Ante misses with a double jab
and Burton counters with a two punch combo.
Ante walks into a stiff left hand from Burton.
Ante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ante throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Ante looks gassed!
Burton lands a jab to Ante's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton scores with a shot to the body.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Burton.
Burton lands with an overhand left.
Burton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ante momentarily.
Burton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burton.
Burton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Dirk Ante has been cut.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Ante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ante throws a combination that misses
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.
Ante drops his hands momentarily and Burton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Burton duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
Ante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burton, pushing him back against the cage.
Burton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ante is trying to break the clinch but Burton is controlling him.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ante misses with a combination
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ante gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burton.
Ante walks into a stiff left hand from Burton.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Burton there.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Burton misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Burton connects with a crisp jab.
Ante moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Burton.
Burton throws a series of strikes that have Ante backpedaling.
Burton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ante.
Ante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Burton both land. Nice combination.
Ante takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ante tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Burton misses with an uppercut.
Burton throws a hook but Ante avoids it easily.
Ante misses with a double jab
and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jack Burton is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton works the jab nicely.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Ante moves away and avoids it.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ante circles away quickly and effectively.
Ante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Burton.
A left and a right from Burton both land. Nice combination.
Burton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burton.
Ante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Burton.
Ante closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton scores with a one two! Ante had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Burton there.
Ante tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ante takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ante throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Ante is breathing heavily.
Burton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ante at a distance.
Burton clobbers Ante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ante takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ante misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Burton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The crowd cheers as Burton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ante doesn't seem phased though.
Burton scores with a one two! Ante had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ante tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.
Burton looks to land a combination but Ante avoids it well.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Ante is out of range.
Jack Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton clobbers Ante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Burton there.
Burton lands a body shot.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burton throws a series of punches but Ante avoids them all with ease.
Ante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ante.
Ante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burton takes a swing at Ante's ribcage but misses.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Burton - just one landing.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton catches Ante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burton connects with a looping right hand.
Ante swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ante eats them both and turns towards Burton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Burton does it's job there.
Burton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dirk Ante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton throws a hook to the side of Ante's head but Ante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burton lands with a shot to the body.
Burton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Burton.
Ante ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton lands an overhand right.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ante can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante misses with a combination
and Burton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ante counters with a head kick. That will keep Burton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Burton lands a jab.
Ante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Burton - just one landing.
Ante walks into a left hand.
Ante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Burton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton looks to land a combination. Ante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ante. Ante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.
Burton lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burton.
Burton tests Ante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton clobbers Ante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!