PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton has chosen Trip Like I Do as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palavra
vs
Burton

170 cm
28
140 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

175 cm
30
147 lbs
13 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palavra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burton.
Palavra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palavra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marijo Palavra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton is looking to clinch.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palavra shoots in but no luck this time.

Burton gets caught napping as Palavra dives in and scores a takedown. Burton manages to retain guard.
Palavra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burton has his hands on Palavra's head, controlling the position.
Palavra is pushing down on Burton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burton is fighting to maintain full guard but Palavra has managed to sneak the leg through.

Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palavra pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palavra misses with a head shot. Burton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Palavra throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palavra defends well.
Palavra lands a couple of digs.

Palavra has gone for a leg lock! Burton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Palavra's guard.
Palavra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burton's guard.
Palavra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palavra looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Palavra from controlling successfully.
Palavra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palavra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton wants to stand up but Palavra is controlling him.
Palavra is looking to advance position but Burton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Palavra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton tries to stand and escape but Palavra is controlling the position.
Palavra manages to get to full guard.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Palavra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
Palavra controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself.
Palavra is looking to sweep but instead, Burton has passed into half guard.
Palavra is not content to let Burton control the position.
Palavra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palavra looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Palavra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
Burton passes to full mount!
Palavra gets back to half guard.
Palavra has a hand on Burton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Palavra is looking to improve his position but Burton isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palavra tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Palavra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Burton.
Palavra is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Burton gets a clinch.
Palavra jumps guard but Burton stands there with Palavra around his waist. Palavra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palavra.
Burton swings wildly with an uppercut but Palavra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palavra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palavra prevents a body shot from Burton.
Burton tries a body shot but Palavra blocks it.
Palavra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burton is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Palavra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burton walks away with a smile on his face. Palavra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palavra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burton tries a head kick but it misses.

Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Burton.
Palavra takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton is pressed up against the cage. Palavra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burton down to the mat. Burton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Palavra shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Burton moves into the clinch.
Palavra gets underhooks to prevent Burton's takedown attempt.
Burton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Palavra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton works Palavra's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton jabs Palavra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burton looks for a takedown but Palavra sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palavra shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Burton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Palavra wants to control but Burton postures up.

Burton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Palavra is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton wants to stand but Palavra is controlling his arm.
Palavra regains half guard.
Palavra is pressing down on Burton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burton stands up and waves to Palavra to follow him.

Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Palavra blocks an elbow strike from Burton.
Palavra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burton lands a shoulder strike.
Palavra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burton to keep the fight standing.
Palavra tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palavra has Burton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palavra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palavra is trying to pull guard but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
Burton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Palavra's defenses.
Burton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Palavra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burton.
Burton lands with a short shot to the head.
Burton tries to score a body lock takedown but Palavra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Palavra prevents it.
Palavra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Palavra's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Palavra wants to clinch.
Palavra avoids the body shot from Burton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palavra is defended easily by Burton.
Palavra fails to land the takedown.

Burton clinches up against the cage.
Burton effectively controlling the action here.

Burton lands a takedown into guard.
Marijo Palavra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Palavra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Palavra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Palavra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palavra wants to sweep but no luck.
Burton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burton wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.

Burton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palavra is proving hard to escape from.

Burton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown but Burton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Burton.
Palavra fails with the takedown
and Burton counters with a head kick. That will keep Palavra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palavra is defended easily by Burton.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Palavra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Burton clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palavra is defending well for now.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palavra's elbow.
Burton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palavra backwards.
Palavra tries to pull guard but Burton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burton effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to land a knee to the head but Palavra blocks with his arms.
Palavra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Colin Burton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Palavra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton slaps away a takedown attempt from Palavra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Palavra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palavra.
Burton misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burton gets a double leg takedown into Palavra's guard.
Palavra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palavra's guard.
Palavra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burton passes Palavra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Palavra controls his leg.
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.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palavra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palavra tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.

Palavra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Burton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Burton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Colin Burton thanked Unique Wear and Custom Design for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).