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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Rhinehold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhinehold has chosen Cream as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Burt Rhinehold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhinehold checks a leg kick.
Donk. DeNeville catches Rhinehold right on the button with a cross.
DeNeville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rhinehold swivels and escapes.
Rhinehold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeNeville.
Rhinehold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeNeville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Rhinehold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeNeville tried to score with a low kick but Rhinehold checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Rhinehold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for DeNeville. That snapped Rhinehold's head back.
DeNeville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhinehold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeNeville works on Rhinehold's body with a couple of short punches.
DeNeville lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from DeNeville.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNeville holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeNeville is leaning against Rhinehold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhinehold lands a hook that snaps the head of DeNeville backwards.
DeNeville looking to stall.
DeNeville will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhinehold up against the cage.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rhinehold just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeNeville's brow.
A short right from Rhinehold on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhinehold pushes off an throws an elbow but DeNeville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rhinehold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhinehold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeNeville up against the cage.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeNeville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhinehold misses with the head strike.
DeNeville tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeNeville breaks from the clinch.
DeNeville seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhinehold.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for DeNeville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhinehold unleashes a big counter combination but DeNeville bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville feints and as Rhinehold raises his hands in defense, DeNeville changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhinehold seems keen to control DeNeville's posture.
DeNeville postures up in Rhinehold's guard and throws a big left but Rhinehold blocks it.
DeNeville trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhinehold working a defensive guard but DeNeville manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold dodges the ground and pound from DeNeville.
Rhinehold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeNeville. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhinehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DeNeville's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhinehold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeNeville trying to mount his opponent but Rhinehold defends it.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhinehold defending well though.
DeNeville trying to control from half guard but Rhinehold is working away.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhinehold to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhinehold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhinehold misses with a double jab
and DeNeville counters with a single leg into guard. Rhinehold didn't expect that.
Rhinehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhinehold, not yet.
Rhinehold keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
DeNeville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhinehold has control of DeNeville's left arm, preventing DeNeville from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhinehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeNeville controls the pace.
DeNeville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
DeNeville wants to control from the top but Rhinehold keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rhinehold trying to keep a closed guard but DeNeville is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeNeville slips a jab from Rhinehold.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhinehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhinehold.
A little feinted left hand from DeNeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeNeville throws a shot from downtown. Rhinehold moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeNeville fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhinehold checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donsone DeNeville is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhinehold throws a good cross that connects.
Rhinehold scores with a jab to the head.
DeNeville bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhinehold throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range.
DeNeville bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhinehold's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Rhinehold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a head kick that Rhinehold semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from DeNeville. Those never looked like landing.
Rhinehold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeNeville.
DeNeville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
A short right from Rhinehold on the inside.
DeNeville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeNeville as Rhinehold tries to tie him up.
A short right from DeNeville.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
DeNeville goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville can't get the takedown.
Rhinehold lands a right hand.
DeNeville blocks a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold has DeNeville pressed against the cage, preventing DeNeville from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeNeville looking for a takedown.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
DeNeville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeNeville displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhinehold throws out the jab.
DeNeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhinehold sprawls and moves away.
DeNeville scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Burt Rhinehold's cut even more.
Rhinehold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeNeville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhinehold misses with a left hand
and DeNeville counters with a one-two to the body.
DeNeville throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rhinehold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhinehold blocks a head kick by DeNeville.
Rhinehold throws a lazy uppercut
and DeNeville counters with a leg kick.
DeNeville slips a jab from Rhinehold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
DeNeville throws a lazy right hand but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a left to the body.
Rhinehold slips under a jab.
Rhinehold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeNeville jabs at Rhinehold's body.
A clash of legs there as DeNeville blocks the low kick.
DeNeville throws a sloppy head kick and Rhinehold moves out of range easily.
Rhinehold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Rhinehold checks it.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhinehold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhinehold checks a low kick from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - DeNeville finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rhinehold misses with a left hand
and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville passes Rhinehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhinehold trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeNeville seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeNeville trying to control the action but Rhinehold is working from the bottom.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhinehold pushes DeNeville off looking to stand but DeNeville dives back in and keeps control.
DeNeville is pressing down on Rhinehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhinehold is holding on for now.
Rhinehold trying to control but DeNeville postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeNeville is looking to take a break and control but Rhinehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeNeville is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeNeville trying to pass the guard but Rhinehold defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, DeNeville seems content to control.
Donsone DeNeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNeville's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rhinehold looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donsone DeNeville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeNeville, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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