PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 404 p4p, 59 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 259 p4p, 40 weight class). OnYerKiester comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Battle: Sabaton. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

OnYerKiester
vs
Buriak

189 cm
27
197 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

187 cm
26
198 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buriak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buriak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as OnYerKiester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
OnYerKiester is looking to chop away at Buriak's legs.
OnYerKiester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OnYerKiester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
OnYerKiester tried to counter with a leg kick but Buriak avoided it.
OnYerKiester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buriak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buriak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buriak cracks OnYerKiester with an open hand slap.
OnYerKiester staying out of range there.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OnYerKiester manages to avoid it.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OnYerKiester lands the left hand.
Buriak lands a jab.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
OnYerKiester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Buriak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak misses with a leg kick
and OnYerKiester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OnYerKiester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
OnYerKiester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from OnYerKiester is predictable there
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buriak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buriak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OnYerKiester - the referee stops the clock and Buriak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OnYerKiester. Buriak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OnYerKiester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buriak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OnYerKiester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OnYerKiester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OnYerKiester tries to land a leg kick but Buriak saw it coming and moves away.
Buriak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
Buriak avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buriak takes a swing at OnYerKiester's ribcage but misses.
OnYerKiester moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Buriak misses.
OnYerKiester throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
PutinYa OnYerKiester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buriak cracks OnYerKiester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. OnYerKiester does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from OnYerKiester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OnYerKiester misses with a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak slips under a jab.
OnYerKiester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buriak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OnYerKiester throws out the jab.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester throws a body shot but no joy.
OnYerKiester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buriak avoids the body shot from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester connects with a body shot.
OnYerKiester connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Buriak there.
OnYerKiester works Buriak's body with a nice hook.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak slips under a jab.
OnYerKiester lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
OnYerKiester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OnYerKiester finds it's way round the side to connect with Buriak's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from OnYerKiester does it's job there.
OnYerKiester lands with a straight right. Buriak didn't see that one coming.
OnYerKiester scores with a hook to the body. Buriak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OnYerKiester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buriak jabs OnYerKiester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OnYerKiester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OnYerKiester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buriak circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Buriak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OnYerKiester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak throws a nice looking combination but OnYerKiester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buriak throws a hook but OnYerKiester blocks it.
Nice body punch from Buriak.
A slow jab from OnYerKiester misses its intended target.
OnYerKiester throws an overhand right that lands on Buriak's shoulder, as Buriak tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OnYerKiester with a body shot.
Buriak jabs at OnYerKiester's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that PutinYa OnYerKiester will probably get the nod.
That's time! OnYerKiester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

OnYerKiester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buriak is out of range.
OnYerKiester thows a body kick. Buriak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buriak slips a straight right by OnYerKiester.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak falls off balance throwing a combination
and OnYerKiester counters with a left and a right that stings Buriak.
OnYerKiester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OnYerKiester ducks under a wild hook from Buriak.
Buriak throws a shot from downtown. OnYerKiester moves away and avoids it.
OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but OnYerKiester is just out of range.
Buriak throws a looping overhand right but OnYerKiester ducks down to avoid it.
As Buriak tries to get set, OnYerKiester tries to push him back and clinch up but Buriak manages to avoid the attempt.
Buriak checks the leg kick nicely there.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
OnYerKiester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OnYerKiester misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OnYerKiester!
OnYerKiester swings for the body but Buriak moves out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a body kick that misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak takes a swing at OnYerKiester's ribcage but misses.
Buriak looks to score with a jab to the body but OnYerKiester is just out of range.
OnYerKiester tries to land a front kick but Buriak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buriak throws an off balance right hand
enabling OnYerKiester to counter with a crisp jab.
OnYerKiester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buriak lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OnYerKiester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OnYerKiester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Buriak misses

and OnYerKiester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buriak throws a head punch that misses.
OnYerKiester can't find room to land a body shot as Buriak controls the action.
OnYerKiester lands a right hand.
OnYerKiester tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.
OnYerKiester throws a head punch that misses.
OnYerKiester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
OnYerKiester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buriak tries a body shot but OnYerKiester blocks it.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak presses OnYerKiester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook from the clinch.
OnYerKiester lands with a left to the head.
Buriak misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak lands a body punch.
OnYerKiester lands an uppercut.
Buriak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OnYerKiester blocks it with crossed arms.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
OnYerKiester tries to work over Buriak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OnYerKiester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buriak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OnYerKiester lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.
Buriak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OnYerKiester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buriak's elbow.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with an uppercut but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Buriak.
Buriak swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OnYerKiester gets through Buriak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Buriak fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buriak obliges.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch to the body.
Buriak displaying some good clinch control by pressing OnYerKiester up against the cage.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak lands a shoulder strike.
Buriak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buriak prevents a body shot from OnYerKiester.
Buriak lands a body shot.
Buriak is trying to push OnYerKiester away but OnYerKiester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buriak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak misses with the head strike.
Buriak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OnYerKiester.
Buriak blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PutinYa OnYerKiester dominated that second round.
That's time! OnYerKiester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Buriak slips under a jab.
OnYerKiester misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Buriak misses.
A low kick from OnYerKiester is predictable there
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buriak moves away from the strike by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OnYerKiester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OnYerKiester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OnYerKiester misses with a lunging right hand
and Buriak counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OnYerKiester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buriak connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak jabs OnYerKiester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Buriak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buriak loads up on a big right hand but OnYerKiester slips the punch.
Buriak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buriak cracks OnYerKiester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buriak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OnYerKiester rather than just go for the knockout.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from OnYerKiester.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
OnYerKiester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OnYerKiester manages to avoid it.
That kick from OnYerKiester tenderised Buriak's leg. Buriak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OnYerKiester.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
OnYerKiester seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Buriak misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Buriak misses.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OnYerKiester looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Buriak throws a body punch but OnYerKiester moves out of range.
Buriak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buriak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the side of Buriak's head but Buriak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak misses with a two punch combination.
Buriak tries to work over OnYerKiester's front leg with a kick but OnYerKiester checks it.
The fighters circling - OnYerKiester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buriak moves out of range as OnYerKiester throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends OnYerKiester's belly button to the back.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OnYerKiester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buriak is out of range.
OnYerKiester throws a body shot but no joy.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

OnYerKiester clinches.
OnYerKiester lands with a right to the head.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Buriak.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
Buriak is looking to break free of the clinch but OnYerKiester has double underhooks.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OnYerKiester's elbow.
OnYerKiester blocks an uppercut.
Buriak lands a nice uppercut.
OnYerKiester lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester scores with a nice hook to the head.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch on the inside.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
PutinYa OnYerKiester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buriak prevents a body shot from OnYerKiester.
Buriak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OnYerKiester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OnYerKiester lands a hook that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester is leaning against Buriak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Buriak.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with an uppercut but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimitri Buriak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PutinYa OnYerKiester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buriak tries to work over OnYerKiester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from OnYerKiester fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Buriak.
I think OnYerKiester 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... PutinYa OnYerKiester!
PutinYa OnYerKiester managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.