PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dion Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kleber KoRneliusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kleber KoRneliusz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burns
vs
KoRneliusz

184 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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, Dion Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kleber KoRneliusz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KoRneliusz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As KoRneliusz looks to move away, Burns throws a big counter combo bu KoRneliusz just gets out of the way.

Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
KoRneliusz is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Burns crashes against the mat.
Burns working the ground and pound.
KoRneliusz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burns is nestled in close to KoRneliusz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burns prevents KoRneliusz from improving his position.
KoRneliusz wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KoRneliusz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for KoRneliusz.
KoRneliusz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

KoRneliusz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into half guard.
Burns prevents KoRneliusz from standing back up.
KoRneliusz is trying to control but Burns passes into side control!
KoRneliusz is trying to buck Burns off.
KoRneliusz can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
KoRneliusz tries to escape but Burns is in control.
KoRneliusz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
KoRneliusz tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
KoRneliusz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
KoRneliusz looks winded!
Burns throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
KoRneliusz tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KoRneliusz wants to control but Burns postures up.
Burns lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burns lands a few punches from side control.
KoRneliusz regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to KoRneliusz's temple.
Burns drops an elbow to the side of KoRneliusz's head.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burns connects with a nice short shot to KoRneliusz's temple.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

KoRneliusz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KoRneliusz taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
Burns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burns avoids the head kick by KoRneliusz.
KoRneliusz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burns.
Burns avoiding damage as KoRneliusz throws knees to the body.
Burns is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns shoots in and drives through. KoRneliusz sprawls well.

Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. KoRneliusz defending well though.
KoRneliusz taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KoRneliusz wants to get back to his feet.
Burns landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
KoRneliusz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.

KoRneliusz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KoRneliusz looks like he's trying to stand up.
KoRneliusz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burns prevents KoRneliusz from standing back up.
KoRneliusz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.

KoRneliusz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KoRneliusz can do to turn this around?
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KoRneliusz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burns lands strikes from half guard.
KoRneliusz is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns stops KoRneliusz from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Burns there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Burns decides to stand up.
Burns wants to clinch up but KoRneliusz keeps it at a distance.
Kleber KoRneliusz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns wants to clinch up but KoRneliusz keeps it at a distance.

KoRneliusz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KoRneliusz's head.

KoRneliusz is looking for a triangle here but Burns uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks KoRneliusz with a big right hand but KoRneliusz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Burns lands an elbow.
Burns scores with a couple of short elbows.
KoRneliusz is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burns decides to stand back up. Burns steps back and let's KoRneliusz get back to his feet.
Dion Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
KoRneliusz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Burns manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Burns dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns pushes down on KoRneliusz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dion Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KoRneliusz taking some punishment here, with Burns in his half guard.
Burns is thwarting KoRneliusz's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KoRneliusz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KoRneliusz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
KoRneliusz has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
KoRneliusz is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

KoRneliusz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KoRneliusz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns working over KoRneliusz with some ground and pound. KoRneliusz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
KoRneliusz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burns scores with a couple of nice shots.

Burns decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
KoRneliusz misses with a head kick.

Burns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. KoRneliusz was covering up waiting for the punch and Burns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KoRneliusz's head.
Burns prevents KoRneliusz from getting back to his feet.
KoRneliusz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burns stops KoRneliusz from standing up.
Burns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

KoRneliusz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burns has passed into half guard!
Kleber KoRneliusz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns slips a nice elbow through KoRneliusz's hands, connecting with KoRneliusz's forehead.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burns working KoRneliusz over with strikes.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns passes into side control, despite KoRneliusz's attempt to control the position.
Dion Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Burns!