PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu-Jitsu. Tariaksuq has chosen Tanya Tagaq - Uja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Tariaksuq

170 cm
30
145 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

177 cm
27
142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Tariaksuq seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariaksuq looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burns controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Tariaksuq.

Burns manages to break the clinch.

Burns dives in and scores a takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.
Burns postures up.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is pulling down on Burns's head to control his posture.
Tariaksuq is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns pushing down on Tariaksuq's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tariaksuq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tariaksuq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
Tariaksuq trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Tariaksuq is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tariaksuq controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burns content to control rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Burns clinches up against the cage.
Tariaksuq pushes off an throws an elbow but Burns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it well and moves away.
Predator Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burns clinches.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tariaksuq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq trying to control here.
Burns is pressing down on Tariaksuq's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tariaksuq is holding on for now.
Tariaksuq has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burns is working away from the top position though.
Tariaksuq is positioning himself well to prevent Burns advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Predator Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Tariaksuq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Burns breaks from the clinch.

Burns darts in and clinches Tariaksuq up against the cage.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
Burns has Tariaksuq pressed against the cage.

Burns breaks from the clinch.

Burns darts in and clinches Tariaksuq up against the cage.

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

Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Burns passes the guard and advances to mount!
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 avoids the attempt from Tariaksuq to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns content just to control the position here.
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling from the full mount.
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Burns.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burns cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tariaksuq can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns content just to control the position here.
Burns'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.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Burns has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns prevents Tariaksuq from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burns forces Tariaksuq back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tariaksuq just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.

Burns breaks the clinch.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns attempts a counter takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it well and moves away.

Burns gets a clinch.

Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tariaksuq misses with a head kick.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Burns has Tariaksuq up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Tariaksuq lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Predator Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Tariaksuq is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Burns stalls from top position.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tariaksuq for as long as he can get away with.
Tariaksuq gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Burns controlling from mount.
Tariaksuq tries to lock up and control but Burns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns controlling from mount.
Predator Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Tariaksuq is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Burns is staying active.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tariaksuq wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Tariaksuq is working to get back to half guard.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Predator 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predator Burns!
Predator Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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.'.