PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Burke
vs
the Project

183 cm
20
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Burke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke fails to land the takedown.
Burke pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Burke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. the Project is trying to defend but Burke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Burke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burke wants to pass the guard but the Project is defending well.
the Project looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burke is looking to stall here but the Project recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
the Project keeping moving, preventing Burke from controlling successfully.
the Project wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it.
Burke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the Project throws a shot to the body.
the Project throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

the Project clinches.

the Project breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke has a takedown stuffed.
Chuck the Project is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burke is breathing heavily.
the Project throws a series of punches but Burke moves out of range.
Burke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
the Project throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chuck the Project seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the Project fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
the Project misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from the Project.
the Project swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

the Project closes the distance and clinches.

the Project breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from the Project.
the Project just misses with a punch to the body.
Burke moves out of range as the Project strikes.
the Project misses with a wild combination.
the Project lands with a nice combination. Burke backs away looking to recover.
the Project stuffs the takedown attempt from Burke. Burke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project fails to land with a series of punches.

the Project shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. the Project showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

the Project decides to stand up.
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!
the Project throws a head kick but Burke moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the Project.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project dominated 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.

Burke has his takedown stuffed

and the Project holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

the Project pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
the Project tries to bum rush Burke with a series of wild strikes but Burke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Burke tries to keep at a distance but the Project has taken the fight into the clinch.

the Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brad Burke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the Project works Burke's body with a nice hook.

the Project closes the distance and clinches.
the Project lands with a light punch inside.
the Project prevents Burke from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

the Project breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the Project throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from the Project.
No joy there for the Project, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
the Project bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burke's head backwards.
Burke with a lazy takedown attempt

and the Project counters by clinching up.

the Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the Project throws a right and a left that both miss.
the Project misses with a wild combination.
the Project goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Project misses with a wild combination.
Burke moves out of range of the leg kick from the Project.
the Project misses with the combination.
the Project throws a series of punches but Burke avoids them all with ease.
the Project rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burke fails with the takedown
and the Project counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Project throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
the Project swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the Project is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burke rather than just go for the knockout.
Burke tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling the Project to counter with a crisp jab.
Burke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and the Project counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

the Project breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from the Project.
Burke tries for a takedown but the Project circles away easily
and the Project counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
the Project misses with a wild combination.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Burke is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Project throws a series of strikes that have Burke backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the Project just misses with a punch to the body.
the Project throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
the Project throws a right and a left that Burke avoids nicely.
the Project looks to land a combination but Burke avoids it well.
the Project is looking to land body kicks.
the Project lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burke circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Project tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from the Project.
the Project takes a swing at Burke's ribcage but misses.
Chuck the Project seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burke shoots and misses

and the Project counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck the Project showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Burke with a poor takedown

and the Project counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burke's guard now.

Burke is looking for a triangle but the Project pushes his legs off easily.
Burke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as the Project controls the pace.

Burke throws his legs up looking for a submission but the Project uses it to pass to side control.

the Project stands up and beckons Burke to his feet.
Burke walks into a stiff left hand from the Project.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke blocks a low kick nicely.
the Project displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
the Project lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burke at a distance.
the Project throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
the Project lands a hook that stumbles Burke back into the cage. the Project follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Burke to the canvas! the Project pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Burke has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chuck the Project!