PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Burnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Catorce KA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burnett
vs
KA

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Burnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catorce KA!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnett throws a nice looking combination but KA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Burnett.
KA throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burnett counters with a left and a right that stings KA.
KA tries for a takedown but Burnett circles away easily
and Burnett counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burnett leaves KA with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KA with a lazy takedown attempt

and Burnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for KA!
DJ Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catorce KA.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KA wants to hold on but Burnett pushes him away.

Burnett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now KA is on top in guard.
Burnett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA wants to stand but Burnett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burnett working a defensive guard here.
Burnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but KA is one step ahead there.

Burnett looking for a guillotine here but KA defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Burnett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett wants to stand up but KA is controlling him.
KA trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KA looks gassed!
KA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burnett is proving hard to escape from.
Burnett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burnett tries to clinch but KA moves out of range.
Burnett scores with a one two! KA had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

KA gets caught flat footed, as Burnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
KA controls Burnett momentarily but Burnett frees himself.
Burnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnett postures up in KA's guard and throws a big left but KA blocks it.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Burnett shoots in for a takedown but KA shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KA shoots in for a takedown but Burnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
KA moves in looking to clinch but Burnett pushes him off.
KA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KA wants to clinch.
KA fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burnett pushes KA up against the cage in a clinch.
KA is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett is trying to break the clinch but KA has him pressed against the cage.
Burnett tries to score a body lock takedown but KA shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KA just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KA prevents Burnett from breaking the clinch.
Burnett is trying to force a seperation but KA has the dominant position.
Burnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burnett working hard to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
KA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burnett walks away with a smile on his face. KA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
KA tries to land a front kick but Burnett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
KA moves out of range of the leg kick from Burnett.
KA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burnett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
KA misses with a takedown

and Burnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in KA's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burnett gets to his feet. KA looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burnett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burnett tries to clinch but KA moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Burnett scores with a four punch combination!

KA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
KA keeping moving, preventing Burnett from controlling successfully.

Burnett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
KA is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burnett is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for KA.
Burnett scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnett lands a with a good body shot.
Burnett throws a right and a left that KA avoids nicely.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KA throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Burnett does no damage.
KA throws a leg kick but Burnett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burnett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A combination from Burnett does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Burnett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KA at a distance.

KA closes the distance and pushes Burnett back into the cage.

KA escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KA stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KA wants it to stay on the feet.
KA tries for a takedown but Burnett circles away easily
and Burnett counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but KA sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burnett somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnett throws a right and a left that KA avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Burnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

KA scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Burnett bucks up and throws KA to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
KA shoots in but Burnett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burnett throws a combination that misses
and KA counters with a body kick.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett looks for a takedown but KA sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burnett!
Burnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as KA sprawls well. KA wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
KA fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KA throws a leg kick but Burnett moved away.
No joy there for Burnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KA shoots in for a double leg but Burnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burnett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DJ Burnett is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnett misses with a double jab.
Burnett throws a front kick aimed at KA's knee but KA avoids it well.
Burnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burnett is looking to clinch.

Burnett drives through and clinches with KA against the cage.
Burnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but KA has him pressed against the cage.
KA is trying to drag Burnett to the mat but Burnett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burnett gets underhooks to prevent KA's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burnett is looking to clinch.
Burnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KA.

Burnett gets a takedown into half guard.
KA wants to control but Burnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

KA looking for submissions off his back.
KA is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
KA is trying to control but can't.
DJ Burnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KA is trying to stand back up but Burnett is controlling him
Burnett is trying to control the action in half guard but KA is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burnett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because KA is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burnett content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burnett.
Burnett looks to land a combination. KA sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burnett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KA swivels and escapes.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Burnett.
Burnett scores with punches from side control.
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.

Burnett stands up and beckons KA to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett misses with a two punch combination.
Burnett shoots in and drives through. KA sprawls well.

KA moves into the clinch.

KA successfully pulls guard.
Burnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

KA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KA tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KA wants to stand but Burnett is controlling the position.

Burnett gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burnett tries to clinch

and KA counters by clinching up.
Burnett displaying some good clinch control by pressing KA up against the cage.
KA changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burnett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Burnett had his way with Catorce KA in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

KA checks a leg kick.
Burnett misses with a takedown
and KA counters with a solid body kick.
KA leaves Burnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KA misses with a takedown attempt - Burnett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KA wants to clinch up but Burnett keeps it at a distance.
KA goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burnett wants it to stay on the feet.
KA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burnett's calf.
KA looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DJ Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catorce KA.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Burnett stands up and waves to KA to follow him.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KA stuffs the takedown attempt from Burnett. Burnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Burnett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KA.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from KA. No joy for Burnett on that attempt.
KA lands a head kick!
KA connects with a solid leg kick.

KA looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burnett!
Burnett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Burnett is doing well to control the position and prevent KA from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KA is thwarting Burnett's attempts to control the position.
KA trying to control the pace.
KA tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Burnett has one foot on KA's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Burnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Burnett!
DJ Burnett retains his lightweight title!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

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