PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gotsum Pancakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pancakes
vs
Burns

178 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gotsum Pancakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Burns!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pancakes.
Pancakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Pancakes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pancakes controlling the action here.
Burns wants to improve his position but Pancakes is controlling well.
Pancakes controlling the pace.
Pancakes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pancakes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancakes is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Gotsum Pancakes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pancakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotsum Pancakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pancakes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Pancakes persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burns throws a leg kick but Pancakes checks it.
Pancakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pancakes somewhat.
Tommy Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pancakes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Pancakes's head.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Pancakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Pancakes. Pancakes gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pancakes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pancakes taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is looking to reverse the position.
Burns managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pancakes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to remain calm as Pancakes controls from the top position.

Gotsum Pancakes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Burns keeps Pancakes at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Pancakes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pancakes slips under a jab.
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pancakes.
A left and a right from Pancakes both land. Nice combination.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pancakes is breathing heavily.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pancakes moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns thuds a left hand into Pancakes's body.
Pancakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pancakes is defended easily by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotsum Pancakes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Burns stuns Pancakes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns misses the shot to the body.

Pancakes scores a takedown into full mount!
Pancakes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burns looks a forlorn figure.
Pancakes content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancakes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Gotsum Pancakes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Pancakes with that takedown attempt.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Pancakes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotsum Pancakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Pancakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Pancakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Pancakes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Pancakes on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pancakes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Pancakes or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns which made him look bad.
Burns cracks Pancakes with a good jab.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pancakes rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns feints a jab promting Pancakes to slip. Burns then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pancakes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pancakes.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pancakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pancakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns jabs at Pancakes's body.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pancakes manages to avoid it.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pancakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Pancakes's head and hops out.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pancakes closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Pancakes pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pancakes shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pancakes.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pancakes. Pancakes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Pancakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pancakes throws out the jab.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns tries to bum rush Pancakes with a series of wild strikes but Pancakes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pancakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pancakes somewhat.
Pancakes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pancakes's head.
Pancakes shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pancakes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Pancakes on that attempt.
Pancakes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotsum Pancakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pancakes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burns napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burns is not content to let Pancakes control the position.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns tries to buck Pancakes off but Pancakes is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to escape the position but Pancakes is controlling the position.
Gotsum Pancakes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gotsum Pancakes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pancakes fails with the takedown.

Burns tries to sprawl but Pancakes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pancakes controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pancakes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pancakes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes lands a big elbow.
Pancakes controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gotsum Pancakes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pancakes 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotsum Pancakes!
Gotsum Pancakes made sure to mention his sponsor, Crippler's Corner in his post fight interview.