PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Daunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Burnett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Burnett
vs
Daunts

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY

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 - 3 - 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Daunts !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Daunts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daunts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burnett shoots in for a double leg but Daunts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daunts is fending him off so far but Burnett persists. Nope, Daunts circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daunts 's waist but Daunts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnett off to one side.
Daunts throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Daunts misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Daunts as Burnett shoots in.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Burnett defending well as Daunts loads up on a big left hand.
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daunts throws out the jab.
Daunts misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
Daunts connects with a crisp jab.
Daunts missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnett shoots in but Daunts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Daunts .
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Daunts shows good takedown defense.
Daunts misses with a hook. Burnett ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daunts cracks Burnett with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Daunts misses the target.
Daunts looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daunts misses with an uppercut.
Daunts misses with a looping right.
Daunts throws a looping overhand right but Burnett ducks down to avoid it.
Burnett moves away from the strike by Daunts .
Daunts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daunts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burnett somewhat.
Daunts misses with a straight left.
Daunts misses with a straight left.

Daunts tries to sprawl but Burnett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burnett has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Daunts works to full guard.
Burnett wants to stand but Daunts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burnett stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt.
Daunts misses with a straight left.
Burnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daunts throws out the jab.
Daunts misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Daunts . No joy for Burnett on that attempt.
Daunts misses with a straight right.
Burnett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daunts defends it nicely.
Daunts looks to throw the jab but Burnett is out of range.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daunts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daunts looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Daunts misses with a looping right.

Burnett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daunts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burnett wants to stand but Daunts is controlling his posture from full guard.

Daunts has his feet on Burnett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burnett tries for a takedown but Daunts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burnett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burnett slips under a jab from Daunts .
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daunts swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daunts circles away.
Daunts throws a big shot that misses.
Burnett slips under a jab from Daunts .

Burnett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burnett lands in his opponent's 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!

Daunts pushes Burnett off and gets back to his feet.
Daunts leaves Burnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daunts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett fails with the takedown.
Burnett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daunts to score with a decent uppercut.
Daunts missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Daunts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burnett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burnett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnett wants to control the pace but Daunts is squirming around nicely.

Daunts bucks Burnett off and manages to get back to his feet!
Burnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daunts avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Burnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnett.
Daunts misses with an uppercut. Burnett saw that one coming.
A big right from Daunts misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burnett slips under a jab.
Burnett shoots in and drives through. Daunts sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Burnett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett shoots in for a double leg but Daunts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Daunts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Daunts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daunts misses with an uppercut.
Daunts throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett closes the distance and clinches up with Daunts , looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes Daunts against the cage but Daunts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daunts missing with a left hand there. Burnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Daunts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daunts pinned against the cage. Daunts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe Daunts seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Burnett shoots in and bounces Daunts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Burnett wants to stand and escape but instead Daunts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daunts dives into side control.
Burnett is looking to get back to his feet here but Daunts is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burnett's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett is trying to get back to his feet but Daunts has full control of the position and if anything, Burnett has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

What's going on here? Daunts has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Burnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daunts but Daunts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Daunts misses.
Daunts throws a hook but Burnett avoids it easily.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daunts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett closes the distance and clinches up with Daunts , looking for a takedown. Burnett pushes Daunts against the cage but Daunts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Daunts misses.

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

Burnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daunts throws a jab but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett shoots for a takedown but Daunts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Daunts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burnett wants to stand but Daunts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Burnett dominated that second round.
That's time! Burnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daunts throws an overhand right that lands on Burnett's shoulder, as Burnett tries to avoid the shot.

Burnett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daunts on his heels. He'll look to pass Daunts 's guard now, I'm sure.
Burnett is looking to stand up but Daunts won't let him.

Daunts has his feet on Burnett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A slow jab from Daunts misses its intended target.
Burnett looks for a takedown but Daunts sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown but Daunts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daunts throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burnett blocks a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burnett.

Daunts throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daunts as he avoids it easily.
Daunts 's corner calls for a 1-2. Daunts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burnett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daunts 's waist but Daunts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burnett off to one side.
Burnett shoots in but Daunts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daunts throws a lazy right hand but Burnett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daunts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burnett has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnett tries for a takedown but Daunts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daunts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burnett slips under a jab from Daunts .

Daunts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burnett wanted to stand there but Daunts had control of the position.

Daunts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Burnett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daunts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Daunts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Burnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burnett staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daunts is fending him off so far but Burnett persists. Nope, Daunts circles away and we're back to standing.
Daunts looks to land a right hand but Burnett moved out of range.
Daunts misses with an uppercut. Burnett saw that one coming.

Burnett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Daunts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burnett tries to get to his feet but Daunts is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Burnett in his guard.
Burnett wants to get up but he can't break Daunts 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burnett 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daunts uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burnett.
Burnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Burnett gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Burnett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daunts sprawls well. Daunts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Daunts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daunts misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burnett 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Burnett!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Steven Burnett made sure he mentioned SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI, along with how happy he was to win his fight.