PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoelie Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burns
vs
Gan

190 cm
27
270 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

198 cm
25
248 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hoelie Gan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gan manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a head kick but Gan moves out of range.
Gan connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Carl Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gan defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Gan slips under a jab.
Burns lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Gan moved away.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Gan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gan to the mat! Gan manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Gan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Gan is trying to keep Burns in close.

Burns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Gan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burns passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gan is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Gan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gan trying to control the position.
Gan scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Gan looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Gan's legs - danger averted.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Gan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gan lands a decent shot there.
Gan can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burns.
Gan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to take a breather but Gan is having none of it.
Burns is really struggling to control Gan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gan tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
Gan is trying to control but Burns passes into side control!
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Gan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gan down.
Gan struggling a bit here.
Gan seems a little lost for a moment, as Burns dominates the positioning.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.

Burns tries for a kimura but Gan is defending well.
Burns works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Gan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gan is looking for a sweep.
Burns trying to control the action but Gan is working from the bottom.
Gan wants to control but Burns postures up.
Burns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burns.
Burns trying to control the action but Gan is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns working away.
Gan is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burns misses with a straight right.
Gan dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Gan's head and hops out.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gan.
Gan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Gan blocks the leg kick.
Gan shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carl Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoelie Gan.
Gan moves away from the strike by Burns.
Gan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns misses with a leg kick

and Gan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!

Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Gan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gan.
Burns gets back to full guard.

Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gan trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.

Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns looking to control.
Burns wants to sweep here but Gan controlling him for the moment.
Gan trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Gan controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gan looking to pass the guard.
Gan wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hoelie Gan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gan shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Gan.
Burns swings for the body but Gan moves out of range.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Gan off balance momentarily.

Gan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns wants to control from the top but Gan keeps moving.
Gan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gan working a defensive guard here.
Gan keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Gan is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Burns postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gan shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.

Burns feints and as Gan raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Burns dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Burns.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns jabs at Gan's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Gan is retaining full guard.
Gan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gan working a defensive guard here.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Gan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carl Burns wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gan will feel that in the morning.

Oooh a lovely combination from Burns sends Gan down but not out. Burns dives into side control looking to finish.

Gan is rocked!

It looks like Hoelie Gan has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Burns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gan has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Gan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gan is trying to improve his position.
Burns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gan is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Gan gets back to half guard.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gan can do to turn this around?
Gan manages to get to full guard.
Gan has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Carl Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns working some strikes from top position.
Gan trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Gan keeps moving.
Gan seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns lands a couple of digs.
Gan has momentary wrist control but Burns slips an elbow through the middle.
Burns postures up.
Burns wants to control from the top but Gan keeps moving.
Gan is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gan is trying to keep Burns in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Gan has an active guard here but Burns has managed to pass into half guard.
Gan is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carl Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gan is looking to control Burns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gan avoid being mounted?
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns wants to control but Gan is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gan.
Hoelie Gan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns pushing down on Gan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gan has hold of Burns's hands but Burns slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Gan defends it.
Gan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns wants to control but Gan is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Burns!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carl Burns made sure he mentioned 10th Degree Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.