QFC Tournament 351 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Miloshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Durham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Miloshev
vs
Durham

186 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Miloshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Durham!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham scores with a body shot.
Durham swinging wildly here.

Miloshev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miloshev showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Durham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Miloshev seems to be looking for submissions.
Miloshev content to control rather than advance.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miloshev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Durham trying to control here.
Miloshev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Miloshev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Miloshev tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Durham. That snapped Miloshev's head back.
Durham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Durham lands.
Tyson Durham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miloshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Miloshev moves out of range of the strikes.

Miloshev looking to score a takedown here. Durham is defending well but Miloshev drives through and ends up in Durham's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshev stays in close to Durham's body and controls the position.
Durham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham is looking to stand up but Miloshev isn't so interested in that idea.
Durham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miloshev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miloshev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Miloshev.
Durham works the jab nicely.

Miloshev is rocked!
Durham misses with a straight right.
Oh Miloshev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miloshev is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Durham just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Miloshev has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Durham!
Tyson Durham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manu Krishna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Krishna
vs
Masaru

170 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manu Krishna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru fails with the takedown

and Krishna counters with a shoot takedown. Masaru fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krishna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krishna postures up and lands a big shot to Masaru's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krishna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krishna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masaru tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishna slips nicely into half guard.

Krishna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masaru is just riding it out for now. Krishna eventually gives up the hold.
Masaru is looking to improve his position.
Krishna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Masaru looking for submissions off his back.
Masaru wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru taking some punishment here, with Krishna in his half guard.

Masaru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krishna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krishna wants to pass to mount but Masaru is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masaru actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krishna lands a nice short elbow.
Krishna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masaru looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Krishna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Masaru is in bad spot here.
Masaru is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krishna lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Masaru.
Masaru tries to roll but Krishna sticks to his back.

Masaru preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krishna.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru tries to escape but Krishna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Krishna dominated that 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.

Krishna forces Masaru back against the cage and clinches.

Krishna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Masaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krishna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Krishna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manu Krishna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krishna content to control rather than advance.
Krishna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is looking for a sweep. Krishna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Masaru actively working from the bottom here.

Masaru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krishna pulls his head out easily.
Krishna seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking to improve his position.
Krishna prevents Masaru from standing back up.
Well, if Krishna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manu Krishna just wasn't active enough.
Masaru misses with a takedown

and Krishna counters with a takedown into side control.
Krishna lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaru is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna landing a few strikes.
Masaru is looking to regain half guard here but Krishna keeps moving and retains side control.
Krishna wants to stand but Masaru is controlling his arm.
Masaru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Krishna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krishna prefers to stall for the moment though.

Krishna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masaru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Krishna is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Krishna with good strikes from the mount here!
Krishna lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Masaru is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masaru takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masaru?
Krishna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masaru?
Masaru is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Krishna dominated that second round.
That's time! Krishna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Krishna throws a body punch but Masaru moves out of range.
Masaru with a poor takedown

and Krishna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masaru wants to get back to full guard.

Masaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masaru is trying to stand up here but Krishna is controlling him well.

Masaru with the active half guard here but Krishna passes nicely into side control.
Masaru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masaru looking for a sweep but Krishna has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Krishna controlling the pace for now.
Krishna lands a couple of good shots and Masaru has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krishna has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masaru is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Krishna gets his way!
Krishna really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Masaru.
Masaru tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
What can Masaru do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krishna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Krishna is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Masaru breaks Krishna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masaru drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krishna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masaru has Krishna in his guard.
Krishna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krishna is one step ahead there.
Aoki Masaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manu Krishna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishna is pushing down on Masaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Krishna has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Krishna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krishna, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Manu Krishna!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Manu Krishna!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Manu Krishna!

Manu Krishna wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andray Blinge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andray Blinge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blinge
vs
Demarce

183 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andray Blinge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Demarce!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce shoots for a takedown but Blinge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Blinge enables Demarce to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blinge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demarce lands a couple of elbows.
Demarce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blinge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blinge tries to get out of the position.
Demarce won't allow Blinge to get back to his feet.
Demarce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demarce controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Demarce was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Demarce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blinge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demarce somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinge throws a nice looking combination but Demarce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blinge scores with a decent looking hook.
Blinge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demarce takes one on the button.

Demarce feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Demarce slips nicely into half guard.
Demarce is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinge is trying to stand back up but Demarce is controlling him
Demarce keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!

Ryan Demarce has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blinge with a nice cross.

Blinge has Demarce up against the cage in a clinch.
Blinge wants to take the fight to the mat but Demarce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Blinge.
Demarce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demarce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blinge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andray Blinge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Demarce.
Demarce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Blinge decides to pull guard.
Blinge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demarce.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demarce trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demarce is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demarce lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Demarce engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demarce's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Demarce.
Demarce has a takedown stuffed.
Blinge swinging wildly here.
Demarce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Demarce gets 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarce is pressing down on Blinge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blinge is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Demarce dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Demarce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demarce closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Blinge does no damage.
Demarce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Demarce.
Demarce controls the position.
Blinge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Demarce on the ground.
Demarce is looking to take a break and control but Blinge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blinge gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce controlling his opponent.
Demarce with a couple of short strikes.
Demarce fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinge wants to hold on but Demarce pushes him away.
Blinge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Demarce won't let Blinge get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demarce wants to take Blinge's back here but Blinge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Demarce looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce lands a nice shot to the head.
Demarce with shots to the head and body - Blinge looks very uncomfortable down there.

Blinge defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Demarce.
Demarce controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Demarce has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinge is desperately trying to improve his position but Demarce has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Demarce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Demarce on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demarce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Blinge.
A leg kick checked by Blinge.
Demarce throws a head kick but Blinge moves out of range.
Blinge scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Demarce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blinge wants to clinch up but Demarce keeps it at a distance.

Demarce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demarce cracks Blinge with a big elbow.

Demarce decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blinge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demarce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blinge.

Blinge gets caught napping as Demarce dives in and scores a takedown. Blinge manages to retain guard.
Blinge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Demarce controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demarce.
Demarce is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Demarce wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blinge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blinge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blinge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blinge tries to bum rush Demarce with a series of wild strikes but Demarce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andray Blinge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinge loads up on a big right hand but Demarce slips the punch.

Demarce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blinge was covering up waiting for the punch and Demarce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blinge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce forces his way into half guard.
Demarce is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Demarce was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blinge misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Demarce.
Blinge misses with a series of wild punches.
Andray Blinge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blinge misses with a straight right.

Blinge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demarce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demarce is looking to stand up but Blinge won't let him.
Demarce passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demarce working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Demarce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Demarce winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ryan Demarce!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ryan Demarce!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Ryan Demarce!

Ryan Demarce wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maniek King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Doneri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maniek King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

King
vs
Doneri

183 cm
24
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maniek King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Doneri!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doneri clinches.
King pushes Doneri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Doneri has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Doneri gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
King thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doneri stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Doneri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King trying to strike off his back.
Doneri won't allow King to sweep him here.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
Doneri connects with a couple of short punches.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
King trying to strike off his back.
King keeping moving, preventing Doneri from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doneri controls from within his opponent's guard.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
Doneri is stalling in the full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Claudio Doneri hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Doneri, looking for a takedown. King pushes Doneri against the cage but Doneri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

King rushes Doneri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King can't break the clinch.
Doneri prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Doneri misses with a punch to the body.
Doneri tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maniek King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Doneri decides to pull guard.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Doneri.
Doneri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King trying to control but Doneri is working from the bottom.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doneri has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
King throws an elbow that misses. Doneri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Doneri!
Doneri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doneri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doneri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doneri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doneri landing with the ground and pound.
Doneri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
King is striking from the bottom but Doneri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Doneri trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King throws a strike from the bottom but Doneri passes into side control!
King is looking for a sweep.
Doneri in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doneri wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Doneri dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Doneri shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.

King moves into the clinch.

Doneri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
King is striking from the bottom but Doneri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Doneri wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Doneri moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from King.
Doneri blocks the strikes from King.
Doneri controlling the position from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a strike from the bottom.
Doneri blocks the strikes from King.
Doneri wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
King is working to avoid the ground and pound but Doneri connects with a decent elbow.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Doneri scoring with strikes.
King misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Doneri working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doneri controls the position.
Claudio Doneri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doneri wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King tries to improve position but can't.
King misses with a strike from the bottom.
Doneri taking a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Doneri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Doneri trying to control the position but King is working away.
Doneri controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doneri is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Doneri is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
Doneri taking a breather here.
King is not content to let Doneri control the position.
Doneri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee asks Doneri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Doneri prefers to stall for the moment though.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doneri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doneri working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Doneri working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Doneri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Doneri swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Doneri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Doneri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doneri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doneri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Doneri sitting in guard here, content to control.
King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to strike from the bottom.
Doneri wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Doneri advances position into side control!
Doneri content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Doneri keeps moving and retains side control.
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Doneri dominates the positioning.
Doneri working the ground and pound from side control.
King tries to buck Doneri off but Doneri is having none of it.
Doneri is staying tight to King's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is not content to let Doneri control the position.
Doneri blocks the strikes from King.
King tries to strike but it doesn't land.
King misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doneri wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.

Doneri is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
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!
Doneri is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Doneri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Doneri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Doneri wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Doneri working the ground and pound.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Doneri wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King is looking for a sweep.
Doneri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doneri avoids the strikes from the bottom by King.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doneri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doneri trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doneri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Maniek King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doneri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
King is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doneri just content to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Doneri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doneri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Claudio Doneri!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Claudio Doneri!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Claudio Doneri!

Claudio Doneri wins by unanimous decision!