PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes into the arena with Crying Game - Professor Green blaring out of the sound system. Payette has chosen Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down as his entrance music. Charles Payette is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Burton
vs
Payette

175 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
137 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Colin Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.

Burton tries to keep at a distance but Payette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Payette tries to tie him up.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Payette fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Payette is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Charles Payette has been cut.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Payette looks gassed!
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton lands an elbow just above Payette 's eye.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Burton working Payette over with knees to the body.
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Burton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burton connects with a knee to the head.
Burton scores a nice knee to the body.
Burton scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burton scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Payette takes an elbow to the forehead.
Payette is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Payette lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payette 's defenses.
Burton scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Burton.
Payette wants to break free but Burton has control.
Burton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Payette drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colin Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Payette being controlled against the cage.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Payette being controlled against the cage.
Payette takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton controlling the action here for a moment.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Payette is working for takedown but Burton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Payette shrugs off.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Burton is stalling here.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton with a knee to the head.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Burton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payette 's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burton obliges.
Burton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Payette tries to break free but Burton pushes him back against the cage.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton connects with a knee to the head.
Burton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Payette in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Payette shrugs off.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Payette is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burton keeps control of Payette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burton stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burton.
Burton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Payette can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Burton.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Payette misses with some punches.
Burton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Payette tries to tie him up.
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Payette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burton has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton lands an elbow just above Payette 's eye.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Burton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payette up against the cage.
Payette tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Payette 's cut.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Payette throws a poor cross that misses

and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burton.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton lands a good knee to the midsection. Payette won't want to take too many of those.
Burton stalling the fight.
Burton landing knees to the head.
Colin Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burton obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Burton.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burton missing with knees to the body.
Burton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payette .
Burton throws an elbow but it misses.
Payette wants a takedown.
Burton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burton obliges.
Payette takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Burton.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Burton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burton working Payette over with knees to the body.
Burton working Payette over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Burton scores a nice knee to the body.
Burton taking a breather.
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Payette 's face.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payette is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payette backwards.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Payette can't break the clinch.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Burton has Payette pressed against the cage, preventing Payette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payette takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burton has Payette pressed against the cage, preventing Payette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burton stalling against the cage.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payette looking to slow down the pace here.
Burton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payette takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Burton.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burton lands an elbow just above Payette 's eye.
Payette can't get the takedown.
Burton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Payette 's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burton.
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Burton lands an elbow just above Payette 's eye.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Payette takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Burton.

Payette decides to pull guard.
Burton wants to stand but Payette has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burton wants to get up but he can't break Payette 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Payette working a defensive guard here.
Burton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Payette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burton tries to get out of the position.
Burton wants to control but Payette is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to get to full guard but Payette has control of the leg.
Burton has his hands clasped together around Payette 's back. He's all about the action.
Burton tries to roll over but Payette keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colin Burton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Payette 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Payette trying to control the position but instead, Burton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payette into the cage.
Payette takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Payette in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burton scores with a knee to the head.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Payette in his tracks for a moment.
Burton stalling against the cage.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Burton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Payette tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burton.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Payette shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burton has Payette pushed against the cage.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payette is trying to push Burton away but Burton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payette stalling in the clinch but Burton improves position.
Payette takes an elbow to the temple.
Burton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Payette shrugs off.
Burton digs a right hand underneath Payette 's ribcage. Payette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
Burton crunches a lovely knee into Payette 's ribcage.
Burton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Payette up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burton scores a nice knee to the body.
Burton connects with a knee to the head.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Payette struggles to land a body shot inside as Burton controls his hands.
Burton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Payette in his tracks for a moment.
Burton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Payette 's defenses.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Payette in his tracks for a moment.
Burton stalls.
Burton scores with a hook to the body.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Burton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burton lands an elbow that stopped Payette in his tracks for a moment.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton scores with a knee to the head.
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Payette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Burton has Payette up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Payette lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Payette lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burton controlling the action here for a moment.
Payette changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Burton moves into the clinch.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burton lands a knee to the body.
Payette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burton.
Payette tries to circle away but Burton has him pinned against the cage.
Payette takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Payette tries to stall but Burton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Payette looking to stall.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Payette drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colin Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Payette .
Burton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Payette 's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Charles Payette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Burton rushes Payette and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28

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