PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Burnett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Burnett
vs
Hartmann

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hartmann cracks a nice hook into Burnett's ribs.
Hartmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartmann as he connects with a hook.
Hartmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burnett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hartmann tests Burnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Burnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hartmann's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burnett prevents Hartmann from standing back up.

Burnett stands up from half guard.
Burnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hartmann defends it nicely.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnett in his tracks.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Burnett tries to sprawl out of it but Hartmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burnett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burnett has a takedown stuffed.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hartmann enables Burnett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hartmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Burnett wants to stand but Hartmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hartmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Burnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hartmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burnett has managed to get both his arms back between Hartmann's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hartmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burnett stands up from Hartmann's guard - Burnett perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hartmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burnett is fending him off so far but Hartmann persists. Nope, Burnett circles away and we're back to standing.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnett wants it to stay on the feet.
Burnett fails with the takedown
and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hartmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartmann clobbers Burnett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burnett gets caught flat footed, as Hartmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burnett keeping moving, preventing Hartmann from controlling successfully.
Burnett wants to get back to his feet but Hartmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burnett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burnett tries to get out of the position.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartmann.
Burnett keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.

Burnett manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Hartmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartmann's waist but Hartmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnett off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartmann.
Burnett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burnett shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with a looping right hand.
Burnett shoots in for a double leg but Hartmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartmann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hartmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann connects with a body shot.
Steven Burnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hartmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burnett to the ground. Hartmann is now in Burnett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hartmann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hartmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burnett shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartmann connects with a jab.
Burnett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hartmann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Burnett's head.
Hartmann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hartmann works Burnett's body with a nice hook.
Burnett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hartmann.
Hartmann has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steven Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burnett defends it nicely.
Burnett shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartmann lands a slapping body shot.
Hartmann scores with the left hand. Burnett knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Hartmann finds it's target.
Hartmann digs a good body shot into Burnett's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnett.
Hartmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann thuds a left hand into Burnett's body.
Burnett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann works Burnett's body with a nice hook.
Hartmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burnett doesn't seem bothered though.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burnett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartmann scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnett.
Hartmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burnett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hartmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartmann.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Burnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartmann tests Burnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartmann is defended easily by Burnett.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartmann circles away.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnett as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Hartmann. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Hartmann there.
Hartmann lands an overhand right.
Burnett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hartmann misses with a few strikes there.
Hartmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnett.
Hartmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartmann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Burnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hartmann's half guard.

Burnett postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hartmann to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Burnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartmann sprawls well. He's pushed Burnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartmann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hartmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burnett. Burnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartmann but Hartmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Hartmann does it's job there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Hartmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnett's waist but Burnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartmann off to one side.
Hartmann connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown by Burnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hartmann lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burnett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hartmann lands a head shot.
Hartmann stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Nice straight punches there by Hartmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartmann.
Burnett fails to land the takedown.
Hartmann jabs at Burnett's body.
Hartmann jabs at Burnett's body.
Hartmann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burnett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burnett.
Hartmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hartmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnett.
Hartmann tests Burnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burnett fails with the takedown.
Burnett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett misses with a takedown
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartmann dives in and grabs Burnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes down on Hartmann's head and hops out.
Hartmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Hartmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartmann as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartmann lands a jab to the nose.
Hartmann lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hartmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murilo Hartmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartmann scores with a shot to the body.
Hartmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burnett at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Hartmann.
Hartmann scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmann dives in and grabs Burnett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes down on Hartmann's head and hops out.
Burnett shoots in but Hartmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmann cracks Burnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartmann pinned against the cage. Hartmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burnett is defended easily by Hartmann.
Hartmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartmann.

Burnett shoots in and bounces Hartmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Burnett stands up and waves to Hartmann to follow him.
Hartmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steven Burnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murilo Hartmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hartmann shoots in for a double leg but Burnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hartmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Hartmann!