PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Bradley Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Fedor Entrance Song . A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Bradley Burns
vs
Dean

191 cm
26
195 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

188 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Eugene Bradley Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dean scores a takedown into full mount!
Dean looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dean avoids the attempt from Burns to control.
Dean landing shots from mount.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Dean has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Burns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dean connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Dean connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dean looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dean looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Burns is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Dean looking to ground and pound but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
Dean looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean looking to control but Burns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
Dean lands a big shot there that rocks Burns but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Burns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dean controlling the position easily from mount.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Dean has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Dean dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Dean fails with the takedown

and Burns counters with a single leg into guard. Dean didn't expect that.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns stands up over Dean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Dean is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.

Dean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Burns trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burns!
Burns bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Dean.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.

Burns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dean dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Dean stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four 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.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burns is looking to pass Dean's guard but actually Dean recovers to full guard.
Eddie Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dean wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Burns is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Dean keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet.
Dean trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Bradley Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Burns connects with a leg kick. Dean looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eddie Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean tries to clinch up

and Burns moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Burns jumps guard but Dean stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dean has time to react.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt

and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burns scores with punches from side control.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns landing a few strikes.
Dean takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Burns trying to control the position but Dean is working away.
Dean struggling a bit here.
Burns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean is looking for a sweep.
Dean can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dean being controlled for a moment.
Burns works to advance to full mount. Dean defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dean wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Dean bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Burns keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns is looking to sweep but instead, Dean has passed into half guard.
Dean thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Dean is pressing down on Burns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burns is holding on for now.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dean stalling.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Bradley Burns clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burns circles away from the clinch attempt

and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
Dean working a defensive guard here.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Dean is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns postures up in Dean's guard and throws a big left but Dean blocks it.
Burns passes into half guard.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Burns advances position into side control!
Burns looks up at the clock and then as Dean takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burns smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burns working the head with strikes.
Dean is being controlled here.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Dean is not content to let Burns control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Burns.
Dean is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burns wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Dean is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Burns stalls from top position.
Dean is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burns off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dean's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dean lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Burns hold on?!

Dean tightening his grip on Burns, looking for the choke.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns can't escape the position.
Dean tries to control but Burns wriggling away.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Dean maintains control.
Dean looking to finish Burns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burns!
Burns taking shots to the head.
Dean scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
Burns working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Bradley Burns had his way with Eddie Dean in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A shot to the body from Dean misses

and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
Dean taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dean regains half guard, as Burns was trying to land strikes.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Burns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dean keeping control of the position.
Dean is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean regains full guard. Nicely done.

Burns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burns has Dean in his guard.
Dean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns looking to control.
Dean wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Burns keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dean is keeping the position for now.
Eddie Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean working a defensive guard but Burns passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dean is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dean manages to get to full guard.
Eugene Bradley Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Burns advances to half guard.
Dean moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Dean gets back to full guard.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Dean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burns is trying to keep Dean in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene Bradley Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Bradley Burns!
Eugene Bradley Burns retains his middleweight title!