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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yazan Al Naber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yazan Al Naber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yazan Al Naber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Donovan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Naber moves out of range as Donovan throws a body kick.
Donovan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Al Naber tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Al Naber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Naber throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Naber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Naber takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Al Naber does no damage.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yazan Al Naber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Al Naber.
Al Naber looks to land a combination but Donovan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Al Naber misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Naber cracks Donovan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like David Donovan has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses.
Al Naber misses with a two punch combination.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Naber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Naber connects with a jab.
Al Naber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Naber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Naber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donovan at a distance.
Al Naber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Naber scores with a one two! Donovan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up David Donovan's cut even more.
Al Naber throws a leg kick that misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donovan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Al Naber lands but Donovan takes it in his stride.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is looking to chop away at Donovan's legs.
Al Naber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Al Naber finds it's target.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Donovan counters with a shoot takedown. Al Naber fights it but they end up in guard.
Al Naber kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Al Naber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Naber throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Al Naber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Naber lands with a cross.
Al Naber's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Naber duly obliges.
The cut above David Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Naber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Naber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donovan backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Al Naber.
Al Naber throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan checks a low kick from Al Naber.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Donovan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Naber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a double jab.
Al Naber looks to land a combination. Donovan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Al Naber.
Al Naber scores with a sloppy right hand. Donovan should have avoided that one.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Naber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donovan to the mat! Donovan manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Naber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Naber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yazan Al Naber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Donovan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Naber shoots in and bounces Donovan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Al Naber gets to his feet. Donovan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses
and Donovan counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Naber lands a right hook to the body.
Yazan Al Naber is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Naber misses with a double jab.
Donovan looks for the body kick but Al Naber saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Al Naber lands but Donovan takes it in his stride.
Al Naber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Naber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al Naber.
Yazan Al Naber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Naber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Naber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan trying to get back to full guard but Al Naber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Naber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Al Naber's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Al Naber.
A nice elbow there by Al Naber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Naber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Naber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to get to half guard.
Al Naber is landing with some decent strikes but Donovan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Al Naber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Donovan is working to get back to half guard.
Al Naber goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Donovan is on top in guard.
Donovan won't allow Al Naber to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Naber keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Al Naber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Donovan prevents Al Naber from getting back to his feet.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Al Naber blocks nicely.
Al Naber pushes Donovan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yazan Al Naber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Donovan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Donovan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Naber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Naber scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Al Naber tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Al Naber.
Donovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Naber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Al Naber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donovan backs up against the cage.
Al Naber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Naber misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Naber throws a right and a left that Donovan avoids nicely.
Donovan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Naber's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Al Naber duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Al Naber.
Al Naber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donovan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donovan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Naber asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Naber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Donovan to his feet.
Donovan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Al Naber to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Naber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Donovan misses
and Al Naber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Naber with a jab.
Al Naber throws a nice looking combination but Donovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Al Naber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan fails with the takedown
and Al Naber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yazan Al Naber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Donovan.
Al Naber postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
Al Naber working some strikes from top position.
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donovan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Naber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Naber lands with a nice combination. Donovan backs away looking to recover.
Donovan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Al Naber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Naber lands in his opponent's guard.
Yazan Al Naber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Naber 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.
Donovan is looking to stand up but Al Naber isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Naber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Al Naber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donovan can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Naber wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Al Naber wants to stand and escape but instead Donovan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Naber is keeping the position for now.
Al Naber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Al Naber kicks Donovan off and gets to his feet.
Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al Naber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Donovan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yazan Al Naber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Naber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yazan Al Naber!
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energy
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RATING
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