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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Devito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve has chosen RENEGADE MASTER as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Devito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Steve!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve gets a clinch.
Devito trying to land knees to the body.
Steve can't get the takedown.
Devito tries to land a knee to the head but Steve blocks with his arms.
Devito scores with a knee to the head.
Steve is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steve has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danny Devito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Steve.
Devito stalls.
Steve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve is looking to control Devito's arms but Devito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steve has his back to the cage.
Devito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Devito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve goes for a takedown in the clinch but Devito prevents it.
Steve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Devito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devito misses with a knee to the head.
Devito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steve takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Big Steve has been cut.
Steve looks gassed!
Steve is trying to drag Devito to the mat but Devito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Devito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Devito obliges.
Devito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steve in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Devito unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devito with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Devito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Devito lands a knee to the body.
Devito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devito misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Devito.
Devito misses with a knee to the head.
Devito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve has Devito pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steve pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Devito tumbling to the mat - Steve dives into Devito's guard.
Devito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Devito dives on top into guard.
Steve has his foot on Devito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devito works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve looking for a guillotine here but Devito defends easily.
Steve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Devito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Devito is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Devito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Devito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steve has his foot on Devito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devito works his way back into a safe position though.
Devito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Devito wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Steve's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Devito wants to clinch
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Devito smiles and moves away.
Devito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steve goes for a takedown in the clinch but Devito prevents it.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Devito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Devito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Steve.
Devito lands a nice knee to the body.
Devito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Devito.
Devito landing knees to the head.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Devito unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steve lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Devito lands a knee to the head.
Devito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devito misses with a knee to the head.
Devito gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steve.
Devito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve can't get the takedown.
Steve looking for a takedown.
Devito landing knees to the head.
Steve can't get the takedown.
Devito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Steve in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steve avoiding damage as Devito throws knees to the body.
Devito is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Danny Devito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Devito using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steve has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steve has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Devito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Devito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Devito landing knees to the body.
Devito throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Devito prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve gets through Devito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Devito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve can't get the takedown.
Devito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devito misses with a knee to the head.
Steve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Devito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Devito closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve wants a takedown.
Steve drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve looking for a takedown.
Devito taking a breather.
Devito connects with a knee to the head.
Devito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve tries for a takedown. No joy.
Devito throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devito trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve tries to score a body lock takedown but Devito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devito looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
Steve tightens his grip and picks Devito up, before dumping him to the ground. Devito manages to land in guard.
Steve trying to stand up but can't free himself from Devito's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is pushing down on Devito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Devito is fighting to maintain full guard but Steve has managed to sneak the leg through.
Devito tries to get to full guard but Steve has control of the leg.
Devito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steve wants to get up but he can't break Devito's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Devito manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devito manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steve to take his back!
Devito keeps control of the position easily here as Steve tries to buck him off.
Steve wants to escape the position.
Devito controlling from the back.
Devito doesn't have the hooks in and Steve manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Devito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Steve's cut.
That's time! Devito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Devito tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Steve counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Devito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve wants to control from the top but Devito keeps moving.
Steve drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devito!
Devito slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve wants to control but Devito postures up.
Devito has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Devito controlling from the full mount.
Steve is trying to escape the mount.
Steve is trying to reverse the position but instead Devito has taken his back - oops!
Steve tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devito biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steve tries to escape but Devito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Devito avoiding Steve 's attempts to control his hands.
Steve turns into Devito and is now in his guard.
Steve wants to control from the top but Devito keeps moving.
Steve tries to free his leg and advance position but Devito is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steve manages to get himself to full guard.
Steve is looking for a triangle here but Devito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Devito is staying tight to Steve's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steve trying his best to control but Devito has mounted him.
Devito looking to finish Steve with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steve!
Danny Devito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devito controlling his opponent.
Steve is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Devito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Devito, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Devito!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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