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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burnett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ..MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - THRIFT SHOP . Steven Burnett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Morris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnett.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burnett but Burnett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Burnett fails to land the takedown.
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 right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Burnett.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnett as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burnett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Burnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burnett can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burnett has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Burnett is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burnett tries to score a body lock takedown but Morris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burnett goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch but Burnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burnett looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris digs a good hook to Burnett's body.
Burnett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morris avoids it really well and circles away.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Morris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Burnett shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Morris tries to sprawl but Burnett drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Morris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burnett throwing shots but Morris is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burnett lands a nice short elbow.
Burnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morris wants to control but Burnett is keeping busy.
Morris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnett throwing shots but Morris is blocking nicely.
Burnett throwing shots but Morris is blocking nicely.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burnett is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnett working Morris over with strikes.
Burnett winds up and cracks Morris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burnett.
Morris taking some punishment here, with Burnett in his half guard.
Burnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Burnett.
Burnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Burnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morris is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Burnett finish him?
Burnett is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Morris is hurt! He's hurt bad - Burnett fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Morris from any more punishment! Congratulations to Burnett! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Burnett!
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hype
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