PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes to the ring accompanied by mindshift genki sudo. Burns has chosen How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Predator Burns is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ishikawa
vs
Burns

150 cm
39
147 lbs
39 - 28 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ishikawa has managed to clinch.
Ishikawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Ishikawa blocks with his arms.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns trying to stall but Ishikawa improves his position.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but instead, Burns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ishikawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burns regains guard.

Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ishikawa works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishikawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishikawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ishikawa is stalling in the full guard.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishikawa trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishikawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ishikawa wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.

Ishikawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishikawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishikawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa tries to kick Burns off in order to stand up. Burns Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ishikawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Burns wants to control but Ishikawa is keeping him busy.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet.
Burns throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns cracks Ishikawa with a big elbow.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns working the ground and pound from side control.
Burns lands a nice forearm strike.
Ishikawa trying to remain calm as Burns controls from the top position.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet but Burns is dominant here and he's now got Ishikawa's back!
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Can Ishikawa hold on?! Burns is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ishikawa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Burns.
Ishikawa trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ishikawa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burns is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ishikawa up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Burns biding his time, controlling Ishikawa.
Ishikawa trying to get back to his feet but Burns is in full control for now.
Burns lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Burns scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Predator Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Ishikawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ishikawa closes the distance but Burns moves to the side

and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ishikawa's guard.

Ishikawa pushes Burns off and gets back to his feet.
Ishikawa tries to clinch up

and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Ishikawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns stops Ishikawa from standing up.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ishikawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.

Ishikawa scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikawa tries to clinch but Burns moves away

and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns pushing down on Ishikawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Ishikawa is working away.
Ishikawa is looking to escape.
Burns looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ishikawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ishikawa is in trouble now - Burns has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Ishikawa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ishikawa is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Burns lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns looking to control but Ishikawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ishikawa wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Burns tries to control but Ishikawa wriggling away.
Burns working Ishikawa over with strikes here.
Burns scoring with strikes but Ishikawa is staying in there.
Burns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ishikawa bucks Burns off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ishikawa stuffs the takedown.

Ishikawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ishikawa looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Ishikawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ishikawa manages to end up in side control.
Ishikawa trying to control the position but Burns is working away.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Ishikawa trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Ishikawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa working the head and body with strikes.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Ishikawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishikawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns wants to improve his position but Ishikawa is controlling well.
Ishikawa wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Ishikawa working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ishikawa is looking to clinch.

Ishikawa clinches up against the ropes.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Ishikawa, against the ropes.
Ishikawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Ishikawa into the ropes.
Ishikawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishikawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishikawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishikawa prevents a body shot from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikawa stalls.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishikawa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ishikawa misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns has Ishikawa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ishikawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns can't get the takedown.
Akira Ishikawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns is looking to control Ishikawa's arms but Ishikawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the ropes.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns dodges an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Ishikawa manages to break the clinch.
Ishikawa closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ishikawa's waist but Ishikawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Akira Ishikawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns lands with a hook. Ishikawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Ishikawa drives through and clinches with Burns against the ropes.
Burns avoiding damage as Ishikawa throws knees to the body.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ishikawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishikawa looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with some punches.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishikawa throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Ishikawa avoids it by throwing Burns back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Burns tries to pull guard but Ishikawa holds him up against the ropes and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ishikawa trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Ishikawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Ishikawa.
Burns pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishikawa avoids it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikawa controls his hands.
Ishikawa stalls.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ishikawa throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Ishikawa has him pressed against the ropes.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Akira Ishikawa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ishikawa instigates a clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Ishikawa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Burns pulls guard effortlessly.

Burns has an active guard here but Ishikawa has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ishikawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ishikawa seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ishikawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burns's guard.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishikawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Ishikawa from controlling successfully.

Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishikawa defends well.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ishikawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Ishikawa is proving a slippery customer.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Ishikawa defends easily.
Ishikawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ishikawa grinds an elbow into Burns's temple.
Ishikawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ishikawa is looking to escape.
Burns moves nicely into side control.
Ishikawa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Burns has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burns throws an elbow but Ishikawa slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ishikawa prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Ishikawa is pushing Burns's head away, looking to escape. Burns manages to hold on to the position though.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns lands an elbow.
Burns in side control, throwing shots but Ishikawa defends.

Burns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ishikawa defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Predator Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ishikawa tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns feints the counter takedown.

Ishikawa moves into the clinch.
Burns working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.
Ishikawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Ishikawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Ishikawa controls the action.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishikawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ishikawa blocking some punches.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishikawa's elbow.
Ishikawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Ishikawa missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa looking to stall.
Burns tries to work over Ishikawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ishikawa backwards.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Ishikawa.
Ishikawa misses with an elbow strike.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishikawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishikawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ishikawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Ishikawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ishikawa lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Ishikawa landing knees to the head.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burns turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burns manages to end up in side control.
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!
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa is not content to let Burns control the position.
Burns lands some shots froms side control.
Ishikawa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Ishikawa pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from escaping the position.
Burns working the body and head with strikes.
Ishikawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishikawa keeps working.
Burns wants to take a breather but Ishikawa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Burns.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns prevents Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ishikawa's head.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ishikawa is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Burns presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burns pushes Ishikawa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Ishikawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the ropes.

Burns pulls Ishikawa into guard.
Ishikawa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ishikawa won't allow Burns to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Predator Burns.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Predator Burns!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Predator Burns!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Predator Burns!

Predator Burns wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Predator Burns took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
Akira Ishikawa spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens let's try again'.