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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deep Mckrevis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 cm
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175 lbs
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225 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Yen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Deep Mckrevis! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mckrevis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Yen shoots in for a double leg but Mckrevis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Yen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yen misses with a head kick.
Mckrevis avoids a kick to the body.
Mckrevis scores with a takedown into Yen's guard. Yen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yen has his foot on Mckrevis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mckrevis works his way back into a safe position though. Mckrevis lands a couple of decent looking shots. Yen working for a triangle but Mckrevis defends it easily.
Mckrevis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Mckrevis wants to control from the top but Yen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mckrevis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mckrevis looking to pass the guard. Mckrevis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Yen looking to control.
Mckrevis trying to control but Yen is working from the bottom. Mckrevis postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Yen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckrevis pinned against the cage. Mckrevis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Yen with a poor takedown and Mckrevis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yen shoots in for a double leg but Mckrevis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Yen with a lazy takedown attempt and Mckrevis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yen won't be happy with that. Yen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mckrevis decides to stand back up. Yen throws a solid leg kick but Mckrevis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yen. Yen looks for a takedown but Mckrevis sprawls well. Yen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mckrevis instigates a clinch. Yen tries for a takedown but Mckrevis manages to get underhooks.
Mckrevis pulls guard successfully.
Mckrevis wants to sweep here but Yen controlling him for the moment. Yen being controlled here momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mckrevis tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mckrevis is wriggling around but Yen manages to pass to half guard.
Mckrevis is refusing to be controlled, as Yen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mckrevis wants to control but Yen is keeping busy.
Yen is keen to just control but Mckrevis is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Mckrevis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mckrevis scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yen. Yen goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mckrevis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yen tries to avoid it but Mckrevis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yen to the ground. Yen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mckrevis wants to clinch up but Yen keeps it at a distance. Yen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mckrevis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yen - that will leave a mark!
Yen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mckrevis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yen! Mckrevis looking for a guillotine from mount but Yen is having none of it. Mckrevis avoids the attempt from Yen to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yen is in a horrible position here. Mckrevis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Yen is desperately trying to improve his position but Mckrevis has a good base and remains in mount. Mckrevis trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mckrevis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yen looks a forlorn figure.
Mckrevis working for a guillotine from mount but Yen is in no mood to give up. Yen regains half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mckrevis is looking to take a break and control but Yen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deep Mckrevis dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mckrevis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mckrevis scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Yen is looking to improve his position.
Mckrevis tries to stand and escape but Yen is controlling the position. Yen is not content to let Mckrevis control the position. Yen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Yen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Mckrevis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mckrevis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yen has his feet on Mckrevis's thighs here. He's pushed Mckrevis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mckrevis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Yen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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