Kevin Burns Wants Rematch With Anthony Johnson

Discussion in 'Boxing/MMA Talk' started by CP26, Sep 19, 2008.

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    Much of the MMA world was taken aback when the Nevada State Athletic Commission recently elected to leave Kevin Burns' (7-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) controversial July TKO victory over fellow welterweight Anthony Johnson unchanged.After repeated warnings throughout the bout by referee Steve Mazzagatti for Burns to be cautious of repetitive eye pokes, a final third-round blow crumpled Johnson to the mat. Mazzagatti did not initially see the illegal strike, and Burns was awarded a much-maligned victory.

    Source: Kevin Burns wants rematch with Anthony Johnson to "make it right"