PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cooper
vs
Burnett

190 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

189 cm
25
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

New World Order Clothing
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheldon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Burnett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burnett throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burnett on the ground.
Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
Cooper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head.
Cooper has hold of Burnett's hands but Burnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
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!
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Burnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burnett working Cooper over with strikes.
Burnett lands strikes from half guard.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burnett throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Burnett is nestled in close to Cooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burnett is nestled in close to Cooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burnett.
Burnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnett thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Cooper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooper tries to get out of the position.
Burnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooper is trying to control but can't.
Burnett throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Cooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett working over Cooper with some ground and pound. Cooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnett throwing shots but Cooper is blocking nicely.
Burnett thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Burnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett working the head and body with strikes.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burnett dives in and scores a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Burnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burnett postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Burnett is working Cooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Burnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Burnett works over Cooper with some ground and pound from guard.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Burnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Burnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a couple of digs.
Burnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett working some strikes from top position.
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!
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Steven Burnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burnett cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
Burnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Burnett working over Cooper with some ground and pound. Cooper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burnett slips a nice elbow through Cooper's hands, connecting with Cooper's forehead.
Burnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burnett slips a nice elbow through Cooper's hands, connecting with Cooper's forehead.
Burnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cooper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burnett connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple.
Burnett drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cooper defending well though.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Burnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Burnett feints and as Cooper raises his hands in defense, Burnett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnett connects with a couple of short punches.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Burnett stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett with a nice head shot there.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooper looking to control.
Burnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burnett postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burnett lands a couple of elbows.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnett postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Burnett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnett stands up over Cooper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burnett throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Burnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnett landing with the ground and pound.
Burnett throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper has momentary wrist control but Burnett slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett distracts Cooper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnett.
Burnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burnett postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Burnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burnett working the ground and pound.
Cooper taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cooper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burnett connects with a decent elbow.
Sheldon Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnett is working Cooper over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Burnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burnett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Burnett!