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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rondo Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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152 cm
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133 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rondo Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Garza!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Garza has managed to clinch.
Donovan wants to get back to striking at distance but Garza won't allow it.
Garza keeps control of Donovan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garza is stalling here.
Garza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garza as he avoids it easily.
Donovan shoots in and drives through. Garza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rondo Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan shoots in looking for a takedown. Garza tries to sprawl out of it but Donovan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by Garza which made him look bad.
Garza fails with the takedown.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garza sprawls well. Garza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Garza or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Garza lands but Donovan takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rondo Donovan has been cut.
Garza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Donovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Donovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donovan looks for a takedown but Garza sprawls well.
Donovan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donovan wants it to stay on the feet.
Donovan leaves Garza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt - Donovan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donovan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donovan swivels and escapes.
Rondo Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza rushes Donovan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
Donovan is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
Garza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garza.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza misses with a wild body shot.
Garza scores with a hook to the body. Donovan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Donovan with that takedown attempt.
Donovan shoots for a takedown but Garza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garza shoots in but no luck this time.
Donovan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donovan is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Donovan circles away and we're back to standing.
Donovan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donovan shoots in but no luck this time.
Garza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Garza takes a swing at Donovan's ribcage but misses.
Garza takes the fight into the clinch.
Garza pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
Garza is trying to keep Donovan in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garza holds on and takes a little breather.
Donovan wants to stand and escape but instead Garza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.
Donovan is looking to stand back up but Garza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Donovan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Garza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rondo Donovan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donovan.
Garza instigates a clinch.
Garza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garza moves into the clinch.
Donovan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donovan is defending well.
Rondo Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Garza.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Garza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garza is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donovan wants to get back to striking at distance but Garza won't allow it.
Donovan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garza decides to pull guard.
Donovan is looking to stand up but Garza won't let him.
Garza wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
Donovan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garza's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garza is taking a breather. Donovan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan wants to get back to his feet.
Donovan is in trouble now - Garza has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Donovan tries to buck Garza off but Garza takes his back!
Donovan trying to get back to his feet but Garza is in full control for now.
Garza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Garza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Donovan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza looking for the choke but no joy.
Donovan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Garza.
What can Donovan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Garza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garza is landing with strikes. Donovan can't take much more of this.
Donovan trying to get back to his feet but Garza is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Garza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rondo Donovan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
Donovan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garza defends it nicely.
Donovan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garza circles away.
Garza shoots in and drives through. Donovan sprawls well.
Garza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garza thows a huge punch but Donovan dodges it nicely.
Donovan tries to kick Garza off but Garza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Garza wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Donovan. No joy for Garza on that attempt.
Rondo Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Garza.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garza sprawls well. Garza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garza.
Donovan shoots in but Garza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garza shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garza.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garza as he jumps to the side.
Donovan shoots in but no luck this time.
Donovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Donovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Garza.
Donovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Garza sprawls well. He's pushed Donovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garza stuffs the takedown attempt from Donovan. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Garza slaps away a takedown attempt from Donovan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donovan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garza pinned against the cage. Garza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garza somewhat.
Donovan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garza shoots in and drives through. Donovan sprawls well.
Donovan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Garza as Donovan shoots in.
Donovan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donovan somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza shoots in for a double leg but Donovan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garza rushes Donovan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donovan working hard to break the clinch.
Garza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Donovan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Garza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garza 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Garza!
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energy
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hype
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