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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Cerrone looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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165 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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167 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clayton Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cerrone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black has his foot on Cerrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrone works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cerrone has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Cerrone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Cerrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Black has his foot on Cerrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cerrone works his way back into a safe position though.
Black is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cerrone defends well.
Black throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cerrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cerrone has passed into half guard!
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cerrone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black is looking to improve his position but Cerrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Cerrone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Cerrone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Cerrone.
Black tries for a takedown but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Black manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cerrone stands and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black is looking for a triangle here but Cerrone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Cerrone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black is trying to drag Cerrone to the mat but Cerrone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Black is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cerrone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black wants a takedown.
Cerrone pulls guard.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cerrone pulls Black in to control the position.
Black won't allow Cerrone to sweep him here.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cerrone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black is looking for a kimura but Cerrone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black seems to be looking for submissions.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cerrone gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Cerrone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Cerrone fails to land the takedown.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerrone shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cerrone trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Cerrone throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cerrone stops Black from standing up.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cerrone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cerrone preventing the sweep.
Don Cerrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerrone wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Black working for a triangle but Cerrone defends it easily.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Cerrone has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cerrone pulls his head out easily.
Cerrone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Cerrone works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black can't escape the position.
Black is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cerrone wants to control the pace but Black is squirming around nicely.
Cerrone blocks Black's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Cerrone.
Well Cerrone 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cerrone!
An out of breath and clearly excited Don Cerrone thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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