PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burton
vs
Payne

184 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Payne!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burton scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Burton throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Payne.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton scores with a punch to the head.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Burton misses.
Payne lands a two punch combo.
Burton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Burton had a free shot at his head there.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Burton throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Burton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton misses with a hook. Payne ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payne, as that shot connected.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Burton misses.
Payne lands a nice hook to Burton's body. Burton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Payne clobbers Burton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands an overhand right.
Burton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burton tries to move into range but Payne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
Burton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
A jab from Payne misses.
Payne throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burton.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Payne.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Payne connects with a body shot.
Payne scores with a nice head shot.
Burton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Payne throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne lands with an uppercut that bounces Burton off the cage and back into range.
Burton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burton scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Payne dominated that round.
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.

Payne throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton misses the jab.
Payne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burton.
A jab from Payne does it's job there.
Payne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burton avoids the body shot from Payne.
Payne lands with a shot to the body.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Payne works Burton's body with a nice hook.
Payne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burton loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton swings widly with a right hand
and Payne counters with a right hand to the body.
Burton misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Payne lands with a shot to the body.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burton on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Payne lands with a cross.
Payne works the jab nicely.
Payne thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne cracks Burton with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payne throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Payne cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Burton slips a jab from Payne.
Payne punishes Burton's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burton momentarily.
Payne throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Payne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burton misses with a shot to the body
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton walks into a stiff left hand from Payne.
Payne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Payne punishes Burton's body with a nice straight punch.
Payne takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Payne - just one landing.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Payne throws a shot to the body.
Burton slips a straight right by Payne.
Burton walks into a straight right hand from Payne.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 slips a jab from Payne.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Payne finds it's way through Burton's defenses.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Payne.
A big left from Payne misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot.
Payne takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Payne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A big right from Burton misses.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Payne moves away from the strike by Burton.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Burton throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payne.
Burton blocks a jab.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Payne.
Jab by Payne.
Burton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne.
Payne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Vince Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Payne.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton misses with a hook.
Payne takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
Payne misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Blake Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Payne swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton misses with a straight left.
Payne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Burton misses.
Vince Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payne defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne lands a body shot.
Payne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Payne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne cracks Burton with an open hand slap.
Payne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payne cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Nice shot lands for Payne.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
A shot to the liver by Payne. Beautiful body shot.
Payne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burton doesn't seem bothered though.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Payne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Payne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Payne scores with a four punch combination!
Payne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burton doesn't seem bothered though.
Payne misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Payne.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Vince Payne!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Vince Payne!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Vince Payne!

Vince Payne wins by unanimous decision!