Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BRAVE CFBRAVE CF 81
Flyweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Gerard Burns
IrelandGerard Burns
“The Animal”
7-2-0
RESULT

Gerard Burns def. Danijel Špoljarić (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 04:57
Danijel Špoljarić
SerbiaDanijel Špoljarić
9-10-0
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Gerard Burns defeated Danijel Špoljarić by TKO in round 1 (04:57) in the Flyweight bout of BRAVE CF 81, held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana.

Fight stats

Gerard Burns
Danijel Špoljarić
0
Knockdowns
0
29
Significant strikes
3
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
47
Total strikes
22
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 1
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
2:22
Control time
1:49
Significant strikes by target
21
Head
2
7
Body
1
1
Leg
0
3
Distance
3
28
Clinch
2
26
Ground
0
Time in position
3:15
Distance
3:15
2:47
Clinch
2:47
1:32
Ground
1:32

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
29
Sig. str.
3
47
Total str.
22
21
Head
2
7
Body
1
3
Distance
3
28
Clinch
2
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
2:22
Ctrl
1:49
Time in position
3:15
Distance
3:15
2:47
Clinch
2:47
1:32
Ground
1:32

Frequently asked questions

Who won Gerard Burns vs Danijel Špoljarić?

Gerard Burns defeated Danijel Špoljarić by TKO in round 1 (04:57) in the Flyweight bout of BRAVE CF 81, held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Gerard Burns 56%44% Danijel Špoljarić

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

7-2-0
Record
9-10-0
1673
Power Index rating
1628
0
Win Streak
0
30
Age
32
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
65"
165 cm
Reach
-
-
Stance
-
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
Ireland
Nationality
Serbia

Striking Profile

2.45
SLpM
0.61
-
Str. Acc.
-
1.85
SApM
5.86
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.92
TD Avg.
0.00
50%
TD Acc.
0%
29%
TD Def.
0%
1.80
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Gerard Burns · 4-1
  • L
    Muhammad Mokaev
    BRAVE CF 100 · Nov 7, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 00:09 · Flyweight
  • W
    Alinson Ochoa
    BRAVE CF 97 · Jul 12, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Santhiago Paiva
    BRAVE CF 89 · Oct 19, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Danijel Špoljarić
    BRAVE CF 81 · Apr 20, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 04:57 · Flyweight
  • W
    Hassan Ayyad
    BRAVE CF 80 · Dec 15, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 01:03 · Flyweight
Danijel Špoljarić · 1-4
  • L
    Mario Moreno
    Soko Fighting Championship 7 · Aug 8, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 1:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Jarosław Chokobok
    Rkena FC 2 - Rkena Fighting Championship · Mar 14, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 2:08 · Flyweight
  • L
    Aaron Aby
    PML 17 · Nov 8, 2025
    TKO · Flyweight
  • W
    Pero Pratljacic
    BFN 7: Uprising · Jun 7, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 0:45 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Amirsho Umarov
    Baraber Fight Night · May 10, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 3:43 · Bantamweight

Head-to-Head History

W
TKO
R1 · 04:57
BRAVE CF 81
L

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 1 fight
20.2
Avg sig. strikes
3.0
1.60
Avg takedowns
0.00
4:11
Avg control time
1:49
43
Career high strikes
3
3
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Gerard Burns
Strike target
Danijel Špoljarić
54%
Head
67%
30%
Body
33%
16%
Leg
0%
Gerard Burns
Strike position
Danijel Špoljarić
34%
Distance
60%
38%
Clinch
40%
28%
Ground
0%