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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Donovan (ranked 1515 p4p, 1151 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 190 p4p, 149 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan jabs Skallagrimsson right on the nose. Skallagrimsson blinks but takes it well.
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan lands a right hook to the body.
Donovan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donovan.
Donovan moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Cayden Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skallagrimsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skallagrimsson looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Donovan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson has Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Skallagrimsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Donovan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donovan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan digs a right hand underneath Skallagrimsson's ribcage. Skallagrimsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson is looking to control Donovan's arms but Donovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skallagrimsson has his back to the cage.
Skallagrimsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skallagrimsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Donovan.
Donovan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson pushes Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skallagrimsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skallagrimsson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan tries to work over Skallagrimsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skallagrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skallagrimsson forces Donovan back against the cage and clinches.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
Donovan working aggressively here.
Donovan misses with some punches.
Skallagrimsson is trying to break the clinch but Donovan is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Donovan controls his hands.
Donovan working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donovan tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Donovan back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is trying to stall.
Skallagrimsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Donovan controlling from the top position.
Donovan trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skallagrimsson on the ground.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan content to stall in guard here.
Donovan continues to stall.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control Donovan's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skallagrimsson.
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 Cayden Donovan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donovan sprawls well. Donovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skallagrimsson gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Donovan finds it's target.
Cayden Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body punch from Donovan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donovan misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donovan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Skallagrimsson is just out of range.
Donovan sizes up Skallagrimsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skallagrimsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Donovan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Skallagrimsson moves away and avoids it.
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Skallagrimsson slips the punch.
Skallagrimsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids the body shot from Donovan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skallagrimsson! But no joy.
Skallagrimsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan scores with a decent looking hook.
Skallagrimsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donovan tries to bum rush Skallagrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skallagrimsson wants to clinch
letting Donovan counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson throws a right hand that Donovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Donovan also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Donovan.
Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skallagrimsson.
Donovan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donovan's waist but Donovan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skallagrimsson off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donovan throws out the jab.
Donovan throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Skallagrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Donovan, looking for a takedown. Skallagrimsson pushes Donovan against the cage but Donovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Donovan misses its target.
Cayden Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Donovan takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing.
Donovan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Skallagrimsson.
Donovan feints a jab promting Skallagrimsson to slip. Donovan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skallagrimsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cayden Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donovan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Donovan gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Donovan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donovan connects with a single shot there.
Donovan looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Skallagrimsson lands.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Skallagrimsson.
Donovan misses with a hook.
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
Skallagrimsson is trying to pull guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Donovan.
Egill Skallagrimsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the cage and eventually Skallagrimsson drops back down to his feet.
Cayden Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a body punch.
Skallagrimsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Donovan misses with the head strike.
Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Donovan.
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson jumps guard but Donovan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skallagrimsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Donovan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Donovan trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Egill Skallagrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Skallagrimsson keeps moving.
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson lands with an overhand left.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skallagrimsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.
Donovan lunges at Skallagrimsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skallagrimsson's hand.
Cayden Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Skallagrimsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donovan scores with a nice strike.
Skallagrimsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Donovan with a series of wild strikes but Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan cracks Skallagrimsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Donovan.
Skallagrimsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donovan, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Donovan!
A relieved looking Cayden Donovan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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