PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polska Krew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Burner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polska Krew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Krew
vs
Burner

191 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Milwaukee's Best 160 - $77

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Polska Krew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lee Burner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Burner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burner.
Krew tries for a takedown but Burner manages to get underhooks.
Krew wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polska Krew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Krew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Burner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burner scores with a one two! Krew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Burner misses.
Krew tries for a takedown but Burner circles away easily
and Burner counters with a one-two to the body.
Krew misses with a takedown

and Burner moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krew is trying to stall.
Krew tries to pull guard but Burner holds him up against the cage and eventually Krew drops back down to his feet.

Burner manages to break the clinch.
Krew with a poor takedown

and Burner counters by moving into the clinch.
Burner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krew jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burner walks away with a smile on his face. Krew gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krew is breathing heavily.

Krew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burner sprawls well initially but Krew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burner keeping hold of Krew's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burner is trying to get back to full guard.
Burner is trying is best to control the position here.

Lee Burner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Burner moves into range and clinches up with Krew.
Krew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burner prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Burner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burner as Krew tries to tie him up.
Burner has had enough of the clinch but Krew keeps him there for the moment.

Burner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee Burner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Burner forces Krew back against the cage and clinches.
Krew with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Burner.
Burner is trying to break the clinch but Krew has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burner obliges.
A short right from Burner on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burner obliges.
Krew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burner's efforts to push away.
Krew trying to stall but Burner improves his position.
Burner is pushing Krew up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Krew wants a takedown.
Burner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burner leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burner lands with a light punch inside.
Krew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krew avoiding damage.
Burner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Burner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burner clinches.

Burner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Burner takes the fight into the clinch.
Burner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krew has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krew takes a knee to the side of the body.

Burner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burner looks to land a combination. Krew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burner!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krew has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Burner closes the distance and clinches.
Burner leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krew fails with the takedown
and Burner counters with a three punch combo that has Krew backing up. Krew nods at Burner to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polska Krew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burner jabs Krew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burner!
Burner throws a combination. Krew tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Polska Krew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burner.

Burner closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burner controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Burner as the two fighters clinch.
Burner wants to get back to striking at distance but Krew won't allow it.
Krew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burner lands an elbow inside.
Burner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burner lands a body punch.
Krew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burner smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burner throws a series of strikes that have Krew backpedaling.
Burner throws a combination. Krew tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Burner clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burner lands an elbow inside.

Burner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Burner clinches up with Krew and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Burner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burner moves into the clinch.
A short left from Burner.
Krew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krew has Burner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burner avoids a wild elbow strike from Krew.
Burner avoids the elbow strike from Krew, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krew misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krew has Burner pressed against the cage, preventing Burner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burner's efforts to push away.
Burner is trying to break the clinch but Krew has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krew displaying some good clinch control by pressing Burner up against the cage.

Burner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burner throws a one two combo.
Burner lands with a nice combination. Krew backs away looking to recover.
Krew misses with a takedown
and Burner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polska Krew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burner counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burner has managed to clinch.
Burner lands a nice shot to the body.

Burner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burner.
Krew takes a knee to the side of the body.
Krew struggles to land a body shot inside as Burner controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Burner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krew tries a body shot but Burner blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krew has Burner pressed against the cage, preventing Burner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burner.

Burner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krew backs up against the cage.
Krew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polska Krew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burner has taken the fight to the clinch.

Burner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Burner both land. Nice combination.
Burner stalks Krew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krew's face. Krew staggers backwards, shaken.
Burner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burner throws a one two combo.
Lee Burner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Burner scores with a four punch combination!
Polska Krew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Burner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Burner drives through and clinches with Krew against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Burner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Burner!