PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 3901 p4p, 377 weight class) and Kanan Owi (ranked 3756 p4p, 366 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cerrone
vs
Owi

183 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanan Owi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cerrone rushes Owi and presses him up against the cage.
Owi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owi to keep the fight standing.
Cerrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Owi.
Owi is leaning against Cerrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Owi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Owi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone fails to pull guard.
Cerrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.

Cerrone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owi wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Owi keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cerrone stands up from Owi's guard - Cerrone perhaps looking for a knockout.

Cerrone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cerrone trying to mount his opponent but Owi defends it.
Cerrone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerrone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Owi!
Owi is squirming around, avoiding Cerrone's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone controlling from the full mount.
Cerrone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cerrone wants to control the action but instead Owi gets a body lock and reverses into Cerrone's guard! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerrone, not yet.
Cerrone seems keen to control Owi's posture.
Cerrone looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Cerrone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cerrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Owi tries a quick counter leg kick but Cerrone is wise to it.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
Cerrone backing away here, and Owi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cerrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Owi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cerrone instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cerrone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Owi has a couple of punches blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owi is breathing heavily.
Owi misses with a body punch.
Cerrone blocking some punches.
Owi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Cerrone breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Owi shows good takedown defense.
Owi stuffs the takedown.
Donald Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanan Owi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that Owi avoids nicely.

Cerrone drives through and clinches with Owi against the cage.
Owi working aggressively here.
Owi can't find room to land a body shot as Cerrone controls the action.
Owi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerrone tries for a takedown but Owi manages to get underhooks.
Owi prevents the takedown attempt.
Owi misses with a punch to the body.
Cerrone jumps guard but Owi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Owi taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cerrone jumps guard and drags Owi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cerrone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Owi controlling from the top position.
Owi wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owi stopping the sweep attempt from Cerrone.
Cerrone trying to keep a closed guard but Owi is proving a slippery customer.
Owi wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cerrone looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Cerrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owi keeps working.
Cerrone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Owi!
Cerrone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Owi looks a forlorn figure.
Cerrone tries to control but Owi wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Cerrone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cerrone feints and as Owi raises his hands in defense, Cerrone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Owi keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Cerrone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owi can do to turn this around?
Owi looking to control.
Owi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cerrone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control but Owi is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cerrone throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Kanan Owi has been cut.

Cerrone has closed the distance and engaged Owi in a clinch.
Cerrone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Owi to keep the fight standing.
Cerrone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Owi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Owi throws a punch but it's blocked by Cerrone.
Cerrone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Cerrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cerrone drives through with a takedown into Owi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cerrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Owi is retaining full guard.
Cerrone throwing strikes from guard but Owi blocks nicely.
Cerrone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cerrone gets to his feet - Owi follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cerrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Owi is trying to control but can't.

Cerrone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Owi sees it coming and defends easily.
Cerrone tries to pass to full mount but Owi defends it.
Cerrone content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cerrone decides to stand up.
Owi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Cerrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Owi is fending him off so far but Cerrone persists. Nope, Owi circles away and we're back to standing.
Owi stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrone. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Owi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kanan Owi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerrone is able to avoid easily.
Cerrone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Cerrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerrone, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Cerrone!