PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Superbeast as his entrance music. 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.

DeNardo
vs
Ross

190 cm
25
240 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
249 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear
Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNardo lands a jab to the nose.
Ross lands a nice shot that snaps DeNardo's head back.
Ross tries to clinch there but DeNardo circles away.
Ross scores with a jab. DeNardo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Ross has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeNardo tries to work over Ross's front leg with a kick but Ross checks it.
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on DeNardo's shoulder, as DeNardo tries to avoid the shot.
DeNardo dips to his left and cracks Ross with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross throws the left hand but DeNardo avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeNardo.
DeNardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
DeNardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeNardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
A leg kick checked by Ross.
Ross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
DeNardo looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Ross lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeNardo feints and as Ross raises his hands in defense, DeNardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNardo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNardo lands a couple of elbows.
Ross looking to control.
DeNardo being controlled here momentarily.
Ross is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Ross.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeNardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ross misses with an uppercut

and DeNardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross trying to control here.
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that DeNardo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ross's head.
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ross trying to control here.
DeNardo working over Ross with some ground and pound. Ross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeNardo is working away from the top position though.
DeNardo trying to control from half guard but Ross is working away.
Ross wants to control but DeNardo is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Ross.
Ross throws a jab when DeNardo was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but DeNardo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNardo. Ross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeNardo under the eye.
DeNardo punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Ross might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
DeNardo misses with a wild body shot.
Ross moves away from the strike by DeNardo.
Ross punishes DeNardo's body with a nice straight punch.
DeNardo throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNardo moves away.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick from DeNardo lands but Ross takes it in his stride.

It looks like Dan Ross has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNardo moves away.
DeNardo is looking to chop away at Ross's legs.
Ross punishes DeNardo's body with a nice straight punch.
DeNardo throws a hook but Ross blocks it.
Ross connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from DeNardo.
DeNardo thuds his right hand into Ross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeNardo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ross takes a swing at DeNardo's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeNardo lands a nice shot that snaps Ross's head back.
Ross feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeNardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ross throws an overhand right that lands on DeNardo's shoulder, as DeNardo tries to avoid the shot.
DeNardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeNardo misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - DeNardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeNardo can pounce on him.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross tries to move into range but DeNardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeNardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dom DeNardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Ross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNardo wants to slow Ross down by chopping away at his legs.
Ross lands with a nice body punch.
Ross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ross avoids the head kick by DeNardo.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
DeNardo misses with a body kick.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Ross misses.
DeNardo motions for Ross to come forward. DeNardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ross defending well as DeNardo loads up on a big left hand.
DeNardo darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns DeNardo into the cage.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
DeNardo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNardo's elbow.
A short right from DeNardo on the inside.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Ross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by DeNardo.
Ross lands a nice uppercut.
DeNardo lands an uppercut.
Ross working aggressively here.
DeNardo takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom DeNardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNardo tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ross lands a shot to the body.
DeNardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeNardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNardo lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from DeNardo.
Ross is breathing heavily.
DeNardo tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeNardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeNardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Ross is rocked!
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Ross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeNardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
Ross throws a punch but it's blocked by DeNardo.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
DeNardo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ross! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but DeNardo is unloading with more strikes now! Ross drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom DeNardo!