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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack MaHogOff (ranked 2821 p4p, 361 weight class) and Bon Dones (ranked 4176 p4p, 478 weight class). Bon Dones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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222 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack MaHogOff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bon Dones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dones slaps away a takedown attempt from MaHogOff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dones moves into the clinch successfully.
MaHogOff blocking some punches.
MaHogOff is working for takedown but Dones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dones misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff tries to score a body lock takedown but Dones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MaHogOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MaHogOff tries to score a body lock takedown but Dones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dones lands with a short shot to the head.
Dones tries a body shot but MaHogOff blocks it.
Dones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dones can't find room to land a body shot as MaHogOff controls the action.
Dones tries to throw a body punch but MaHogOff avoids it by throwing Dones back against the cage.
Dones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
MaHogOff moves into full guard.
Dones cracks MaHogOff with a solid left hand.
Dones wants to control from the top but MaHogOff keeps moving.
MaHogOff working for a triangle but Dones defends it easily.
MaHogOff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MaHogOff working for submissions but it's allowed Dones to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff tries to get to full guard but Dones has control of the leg.
MaHogOff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dones wants to control but MaHogOff is keeping him busy.
MaHogOff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MaHogOff actively working from the bottom here.
MaHogOff actively working from the bottom here.
Dones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dones connects with a nice short shot to MaHogOff's temple.
Dones working the head and body with strikes.
MaHogOff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dones scores with a couple of nice shots.
MaHogOff is trying to get back to full guard.
Dones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MaHogOff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MaHogOff is rocked!
Dones slows the pace down in half guard.
Dones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MaHogOff actively working from the bottom here.
MaHogOff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dones passes the guard and advances to mount!
MaHogOff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MaHogOff is working hard here to advance position.
MaHogOff gets back to half guard.
Dones is nestled in close to MaHogOff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MaHogOff taking some punishment here, with Dones in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Dones there.
Oh MaHogOff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MaHogOff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MaHogOff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dones pulls his head out easily.
Dones prevents MaHogOff from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Dones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dones drives through and clinches with MaHogOff against the cage.
MaHogOff seems to have got his legs back now.
Dones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MaHogOff blocks an elbow strike from Dones.
Dones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MaHogOff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MaHogOff's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dones tries to work over MaHogOff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dones stops a takedown attempt from MaHogOff.
Dones is working for takedown but MaHogOff is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaHogOff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack MaHogOff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MaHogOff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dones lands a damaging elbow.
MaHogOff is working for takedown but Dones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MaHogOff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dones cracks MaHogOff with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MaHogOff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dones digs a right hand underneath MaHogOff's ribcage. MaHogOff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MaHogOff is looking for a takedown.
Dones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MaHogOff goes for a takedown attempt but Dones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dones closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dones prevents it.
A short right from Dones on the inside.
MaHogOff wants a takedown.
Dones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MaHogOff.
MaHogOff managing to block the knees to the body from Dones.
Dones tries a knee to the head but MaHogOff blocks it.
Dones throws a head punch that misses.
Dones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dones wants the takedown. MaHogOff is fighting it off but Dones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MaHogOff's guard against the cage.
Dones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
MaHogOff tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dones lands an elbow.
Dones is working MaHogOff over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MaHogOff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Dones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dones lands a jab to the nose.
Dones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MaHogOff circles away quickly and effectively.
MaHogOff tries to counter with a takedown but Dones is quick to defend against it.
Dones takes a swing at MaHogOff's ribcage but misses.
MaHogOff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
MaHogOff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dones. MaHogOff does a little dance to reset his feet.
MaHogOff feinted with a counter takedown.
Dones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MaHogOff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MaHogOff throwing strikes but missing.
MaHogOff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dones looking for a guillotine here but MaHogOff defends easily.
MaHogOff connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaHogOff lands a couple of elbows.
MaHogOff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MaHogOff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MaHogOff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MaHogOff is aware though and is defending well.
Dones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MaHogOff postures up in Dones's guard and throws a big left but Dones blocks it.
Dones working a defensive guard here.
Dones looking to hit a scissor sweep but MaHogOff is one step ahead there.
MaHogOff forces his way into half guard.
Bon Dones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff working over Dones with some ground and pound. Dones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dones is doing well to control the position and prevent MaHogOff from advancing to side control.
MaHogOff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dones defending well though.
MaHogOff lands strikes from half guard.
MaHogOff is working for a submission of some sort.
MaHogOff throwing shots but Dones is blocking nicely.
MaHogOff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MaHogOff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dones manages to get to full guard.
MaHogOff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dones has MaHogOff pulled in close to control his posture.
MaHogOff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MaHogOff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MaHogOff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dones's head.
MaHogOff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dones's head.
MaHogOff postures up in Dones's guard and throws a big left but Dones blocks it.
Dones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MaHogOff's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dones stays in close to MaHogOff's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Dones 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.
MaHogOff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MaHogOff 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.
Dones looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MaHogOff is looking for a triangle but Dones pushes his legs off easily.
Dones advances to half guard.
Jack MaHogOff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MaHogOff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dones pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dones in particular looking to stall.
MaHogOff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MaHogOff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dones not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack MaHogOff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Dones!
A pretty intense looking Bon Dones took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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