PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Doncaster (ranked 1889 p4p, 894 weight class) and Dom Severini (ranked 260 p4p, 130 weight class). Dom Severini told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Doncaster
vs
Severini

187 cm
24
215
7 - 6 - 0

188 cm
32
214
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
© Trap House

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Doncaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Severini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severini looks to land a combination but Doncaster avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Doncaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doncaster misses with a takedown attempt - Severini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Severini lands a left and a right that send Doncaster crashing to the mat, dazed. Severini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Mark Doncaster has been cut.
Doncaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Severini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Doncaster defending well as Severini loads up on a big left hand.
Severini throws a right hand that Doncaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Doncaster also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severini misses the jab.
Doncaster shoots in for a double leg but Severini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Doncaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doncaster ducks under a wild hook from Severini.

Doncaster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Severini's half guard.
Doncaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doncaster trying to pass the guard but Severini defending well.
Severini tries to roll over but Doncaster keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doncaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Doncaster looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Severini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Severini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doncaster postures up in Severini's guard and throws a big left but Severini blocks it.
Doncaster trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Doncaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doncaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Doncaster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Severini can't do much from the bottom here.
Severini tries to bench press Doncaster off him but Doncaster keeps the position.
A control attempt from Severini but he's now mounted!
Doncaster scoring with strikes but Severini is staying in there.
We've been hearing good reports from Doncaster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doncaster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Doncaster looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doncaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Severini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doncaster.
Doncaster misses with a head shot.
Severini holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doncaster tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doncaster landing punches.
Severini tries to hold on but Doncaster postures up.
Doncaster throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Doncaster throws some wild stikes that Severini manages to avoid easily.
Doncaster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doncaster thowing shots but they're missing.
Doncaster thowing shots but they're missing.
Doncaster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Severini?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severini blocking the ground and pound.
Severini is looking to get to half guard.
Doncaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Severini tries to lock up and control but Doncaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Severini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Severini wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Doncaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Doncaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Doncaster darts in looking for a takedown but Severini gets double underhooks and turns Doncaster into the cage.
Severini misses with the combination.
Severini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doncaster.
Severini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doncaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severini sprawls well. Severini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doncaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Doncaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severini leaves Doncaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doncaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doncaster fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini fails to land with a series of punches.
Severini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doncaster.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Doncaster moved out of range nicely.
Severini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doncaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doncaster.
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doncaster shoots and misses
and Severini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severini connects with the punch.

Doncaster is rocked!

Mark Doncaster's cut is getting worse.
Doncaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Doncaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doncaster with a poor takedown
and Severini scores with a counter punch that sends Doncaster to the canvas! Severini smells blood - he's punishing Doncaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Doncaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.