PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetri Puleveski (ranked 4975 p4p, 235 weight class) and Brady Burns (ranked 8166 p4p, 306 weight class). Burns has chosen Pápai Joci - Origo as his entrance music. Demetri Puleveski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Burns's chin.

Puleveski
vs
Burns

177 cm
36
135 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

169 cm
35
147 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetri Puleveski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brady Burns!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Puleveski dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Puleveski's head and hops out.
Puleveski scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puleveski.
Burns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puleveski shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Puleveski slips the punch.
Puleveski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puleveski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puleveski throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puleveski throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns digs a good body shot into Puleveski's ribs.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Puleveski throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Puleveski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puleveski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetri Puleveski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puleveski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns moves to clinch but Puleveski breaks away
and Puleveski counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Puleveski's shoulder, as Puleveski tries to avoid the shot.
Puleveski shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Puleveski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puleveski scores with a hook.
Puleveski misses with a head kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Puleveski moves out of range easily.
Puleveski shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puleveski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Puleveski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns cracks Puleveski with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puleveski takes a step back to recover.
Puleveski moves out of range of the strikes.
Puleveski misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Puleveski digs a good hook to Burns's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Puleveski misses the target.
Puleveski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Puleveski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puleveski's best efforts.
Puleveski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burns to regain full guard.
Puleveski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puleveski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Burns is working an open guard so Puleveski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burns cracks Puleveski with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puleveski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puleveski scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Brady Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Puleveski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Puleveski misses the target.
Puleveski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Puleveski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.

Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Puleveski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Puleveski tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Puleveski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puleveski's efforts to push away.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puleveski backwards.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puleveski avoids it.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Puleveski misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puleveski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns digs a good body shot into Puleveski's ribs.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Puleveski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns throws the left hand but Puleveski avoids the punch easily.
Puleveski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a right hand that Puleveski ducks under and follows up with a left that Puleveski also avoids with ease.
Puleveski shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burns throws a hook but Puleveski avoids it easily.
Puleveski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puleveski shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puleveski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetri Puleveski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puleveski throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Puleveski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puleveski showed some decent athleticism there.

Burns has one foot on Puleveski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Puleveski misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns connects with a high kick.
Puleveski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puleveski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Puleveski misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puleveski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puleveski throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to slow Puleveski down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Puleveski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns misses with a hook. Puleveski ducked under it nicely.
Puleveski throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puleveski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puleveski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Puleveski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Burns gets caught napping as Puleveski dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puleveski is one step ahead there.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns pulls Puleveski in close to his closed guard and prevents Puleveski from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puleveski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Puleveski preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
Puleveski controlling from the top position.

Puleveski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Puleveski has managed to clinch.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puleveski's efforts to push away.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Puleveski manages to break the clinch.
Puleveski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puleveski shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Puleveski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puleveski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puleveski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puleveski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puleveski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws a leg kick but Puleveski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Burns.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Puleveski is just out of range.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Burns catches Puleveski right on the button with a cross.
Puleveski misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puleveski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Puleveski blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Puleveski misses its target.
Puleveski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puleveski checks a low kick from Burns.
Puleveski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puleveski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brady Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puleveski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Puleveski misses with a looping left.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Puleveski clinches with his opponent.
Puleveski tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Puleveski wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puleveski working hard to break the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns prevents Puleveski from breaking the clinch.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puleveski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puleveski is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.

Puleveski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puleveski at a distance.
Puleveski goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetri Puleveski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns moves out of range as Puleveski strikes.
Puleveski looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puleveski's calf.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Puleveski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puleveski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puleveski thinking.
Puleveski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demetri Puleveski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns punishes Puleveski's body with a nice straight punch.
Demetri Puleveski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Burns!
An out of breath Brady Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.