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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Scevola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Scevola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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261 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Scevola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scevola throws a leg kick
and Cerrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Scevola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerrone lands a nice shot to the body.
Cerrone misses the shot to the body.
Scevola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Mario Scevola has been cut.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Scevola throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Scevola moves out of range of the leg kick from Cerrone.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scevola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cerrone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cerrone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scevola throws a front kick aimed at Cerrone's knee but Cerrone avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone moves out of range as Scevola throws a body kick.
Scevola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scevola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mario Scevola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scevola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scevola misses with a low kick.
Cerrone throws a good cross that connects.
Scevola throws a low kick but Cerrone moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Cerrone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cerrone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scevola.
Nice uppercut there from Cerrone.
A jab lands there for Scevola.
Cerrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Scevola misses.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scevola.
Scevola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scevola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cerrone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cerrone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cerrone misses with a leg kick
and Scevola counters with a nice uppercut.
Cerrone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scevola rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scevola tries to clinch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Scevola walks into a left hand.
Scevola misses with a body punch
enabling Cerrone to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Scevola misses
and Cerrone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scevola thinking.
A big left from Cerrone misses.
Scevola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scevola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Cerrone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cerrone checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Scevola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scevola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cerrone connects with a crisp jab.
Cerrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scevola throws a leg kick but Cerrone checks it.
Cerrone unleashes a big counter combination but Scevola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cerrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cerrone moves away from the strike by Scevola.
A countering left hand to the body from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scevola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scevola throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Scevola jabs Cerrone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Cerrone catches Scevola right on the button with a cross.
Cerrone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scevola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scevola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scevola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scevola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cerrone motions for Scevola to come forward. Cerrone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scevola connects with a body shot.
Scevola throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Scevola scores with a nice strike.
Scevola scores with a one two! Cerrone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scevola misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scevola misses the target.
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Scevola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scevola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Cerrone does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cerrone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scevola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scevola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cerrone misses with a wild body shot.
Scevola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cerrone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the body
and Scevola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Cerrone checks a leg kick.
Scevola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cerrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Scevola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
Cerrone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Scevola tenderised Cerrone's leg. Cerrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scevola looks to land a left hand but Cerrone moved out of range nicely.
Scevola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scevola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Scevola misses with a body kick.
Cerrone feints and then cracks Scevola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scevola down.
Scevola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cerrone misses with a straight right.
Cerrone lands a slapping body shot.
Cerrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scevola misses with a looping left.
Cerrone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cerrone throws a leg kick
and Scevola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Scevola as he checks the leg kick.
Scevola misses with the combination.
Scevola tries a low kick but Cerrone avoids it.
Scevola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerrone throws a jab but it's blocked by Scevola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone swings widly with a right hand
and Scevola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Scevola - just one landing.
Cerrone looks to throw the jab but Scevola is out of range.
Scevola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cerrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scevola is looking to clinch.
Scevola checks a leg kick nicely.
Scevola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerrone checks it well.
A low kick from Scevola is predictable there
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scevola throws a series of punches but Cerrone avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Cerrone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Scevola motions for Cerrone to come forward. Scevola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scevola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scevola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cerrone counters with an outside leg kick.
Cerrone looks to land a combination but Scevola avoids it well.
Scevola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Cerrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scevola takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Cerrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerrone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cerrone looks to land a right hand but Scevola moved out of range.
Scevola connects with a right hand. Cerrone shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scevola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
Scevola lands a nice shot to the body.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scevola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Scevola backs off Cerrone throws a huge counter combo but Scevola manages to avoid it all.
Cerrone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scevola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cerrone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cerrone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cerrone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cerrone! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Scevola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cerrone throws a series of punches but Scevola avoids them all with ease.
Cerrone checks a low kick from Scevola.
Cerrone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scevola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scevola. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Cerrone.
Scevola misses with a low kick.
Cerrone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scevola throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone throws a nice looking combination but Scevola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Scevola misses its target.
Cerrone misses with a leg kick
enabling Scevola to counter with a crisp jab.
Scevola throws a jab when Cerrone was well out of range.
Cerrone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scevola's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scevola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Cerrone misses.
Scevola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Scevola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone throws out a counter right but Scevola avoids it with no problem.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scevola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerrone is able to avoid easily.
Cerrone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scevola thows a leg kick but Cerrone checks it
and Cerrone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scevola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cerrone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cerrone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Cerrone finds it's way through Scevola's defenses.
Scevola throws an overhand right that lands on Cerrone's shoulder, as Cerrone tries to avoid the shot.
Scevola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Cerrone scores with a four punch combination!
Cerrone dips to his left and cracks Scevola with an uppercut!
Cerrone throws an overhand right that lands on Scevola's shoulder, as Scevola tries to avoid the shot.
Scevola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cerrone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cerrone avoids the body shot from Scevola.
Scevola moves out of range of the strikes.
Scevola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scevola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
Cerrone tests Scevola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cerrone throws a low kick but Scevola avoids it.
Cerrone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scevola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cerrone checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Cerrone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Cerrone misses with a looping right.
Cerrone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scevola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scevola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Cerrone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Scevola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scevola misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scevola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scevola gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cerrone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cerrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scevola manages to avoid it.
Cerrone checks a leg kick.
Cerrone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scevola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cerrone punishes Scevola's body with a nice straight punch.
Scevola throws a body kick that misses.
Cerrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scevola staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cerrone really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scevola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerrone is looking to chop away at Scevola's legs.
Cerrone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut.
Cerrone scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Cerrone.
Scevola tries to clinch up
and Cerrone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scevola looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cerrone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Scevola does it's job there.
Scevola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cerrone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scevola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scevola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Scevola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cerrone misses with a double jab.
Scevola tried to counter with a leg kick but Cerrone avoided it.
Scevola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Scevola.
Scevola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cerrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Scevola throws a low kick but Cerrone avoids it.
Cerrone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cerrone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cerrone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scevola can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scevola misses with a low kick.
Scevola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scevola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cerrone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scevola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cerrone avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Scevola misses
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Cerrone misses.
Cerrone throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Scevola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cerrone.
Scevola thumps Cerrone with a low kick.
Cerrone misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scevola misses with a body punch
letting Cerrone counter with a right hand.
Cerrone throws a shot to the body.
Cerrone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cerrone checks a leg kick.
Scevola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cerrone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone avoids the body shot from Scevola.
Scevola defending well as Cerrone loads up on a big left hand.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Scevola moves out of range.
Scevola looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Scevola throws a shot to the body.
Cerrone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scevola.
Cerrone tries a low kick but Scevola avoids it.
Scevola throws a leg kick but Cerrone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerrone takes a swing at Scevola's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scevola.
Cerrone defending well as Scevola loads up on a big left hand.
Cerrone checks a low kick from Scevola.
Cerrone throws a big shot that misses.
Scevola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerrone circles away quickly and effectively.
Scevola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cerrone.
Scevola scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cerrone dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scevola throws a leg kick
and Cerrone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Cerrone misses.
Scevola drops his hands momentarily and Cerrone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scevola's sensitive parts.
Cerrone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cerrone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scevola.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
Scevola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scevola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range.
Cerrone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scevola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola throws a sloppy body shot
and Scevola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cerrone lands a lovely overhand right.
Cerrone swings for the body but Scevola moves out of range.
Scevola stuns Cerrone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cerrone scores with a hook.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Scevola misses with a low kick.
Scevola blocks a jab.
Cerrone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cerrone swings for the body but Scevola moves out of range.
Cerrone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scevola counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scevola scores with a body shot.
Scevola throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scevola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cerrone counters with a left and a right that stings Scevola.
Scevola looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
Mario Scevola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scevola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scevola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scevola.
A swing and a miss from Cerrone.
Scevola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scevola. Scevola obviously looking to wear him down.
Scevola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range.
Scevola lands with a straight right. Cerrone didn't see that one coming.
Scevola misses with a two punch combination.
Scevola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cerrone on the side of the head.
Scevola tries to move into range but Cerrone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cerrone checks a low kick from Scevola.
Cerrone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone checks a leg kick nicely.
Cerrone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scevola sizes up Cerrone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cerrone. Those never looked like landing.
Scevola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cerrone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scevola thows a leg kick but Cerrone checks it
and Cerrone counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scevola lands a slapping body shot.
Cerrone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scevola throws a lazy right hand but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scevola throws a right and a left that Cerrone avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Scevola coming out on top.
Scevola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerrone checks it well.
Cerrone misses with a jab, cross combination.
David Cerrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cerrone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Scevola.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cerrone!
David Cerrone is the new heavyweight champion!
David Cerrone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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