PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rey Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Doneri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Larson
vs
Doneri

184 cm
23
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

171 cm
24
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rey Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Doneri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doneri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson controlling the position from side mount.
Doneri wants to control but Larson postures up.
Larson wants to stand but Doneri has his arm trapped.
Larson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Larson happy to just control the position for now.
Doneri wants to control but Larson postures up.

Larson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doneri, who protects the arm well.

Larson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doneri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doneri is thwarting Larson's attempts to control the position.
Doneri is looking to advance position but Larson won't allow it.
Larson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Larson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doneri.
Doneri trying to control from half guard but Larson is working away.
Doneri trying to mount his opponent but Larson defends it.
Larson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doneri trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.

Doneri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doneri is looking to take a break and control but Larson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doneri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doneri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doneri.
Doneri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doneri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doneri lands a nice shot to the head.
Doneri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doneri landing punches.
Larson is squirming around, avoiding Doneri's attempts to control the action.
Doneri misses with a head shot.
Doneri looking to finish Larson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Doneri connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Larson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doneri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Larson is surviving well by controlling Doneri's body position as best he can.
Oh Larson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doneri breaks from Larson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Doneri postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Larson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Doneri around the waist but Doneri pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Doneri is the winner by TKO! Doneri jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Doneri!