PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Nyamondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cowboy. Nyamondi has chosen Volbeat - A Warriors Call as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cerrone
vs
Nyamondi

205 cm
26
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Nyamondi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone scores with a jab.
Nyamondi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cerrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nyamondi.
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Donald Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Nyamondi.
A punch lands to the side of Nyamondi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bernard Nyamondi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyamondi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense.
Cerrone looks to land a combination. Nyamondi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nyamondi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cerrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyamondi somewhat.
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Nyamondi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyamondi shoots in for a double leg but Cerrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Nyamondi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerrone punishes Nyamondi's body with a nice straight punch.
Donald Cerrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense.
Cerrone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cerrone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nyamondi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerrone is fending him off so far but Nyamondi persists. Nope, Cerrone circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyamondi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cerrone.
Cerrone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nyamondi eats them both and turns towards Cerrone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cerrone wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nyamondi is defended easily by Cerrone.
Nyamondi looks winded!
Nyamondi with a poor takedown
and Cerrone counters with a nice body kick.
Cerrone lands with a slapping head kick.
Nyamondi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cerrone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Nyamondi is rocked!
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyamondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cerrone's waist but Cerrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nyamondi off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nyamondi.
Cerrone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cerrone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nyamondi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyamondi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nyamondi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cerrone's waist but Cerrone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nyamondi off to one side.
Cerrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nyamondi.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Nyamondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nyamondi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone avoids it really well and circles away.
Cerrone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cerrone throws a front kick that sends Nyamondi stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyamondi's head.
Nyamondi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cerrone is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nyamondi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyamondi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nyamondi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Nyamondi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cerrone scores with a head kick.
Nyamondi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Cerrone.
Horrible takedown by Nyamondi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cerrone which made him look bad.
Nyamondi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cerrone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerrone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyamondi.
Nyamondi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerrone finish him?
Nyamondi shoots in but Cerrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nyamondi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Cerrone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cerrone scores with a head kick.
Nyamondi seems to have recovered his senses.
Nyamondi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nyamondi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerrone is fending him off so far but Nyamondi persists. Nope, Cerrone circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerrone scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyamondi should have avoided that one.
Cerrone clobbers Nyamondi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cerrone connects with a single shot there.
Nyamondi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Cerrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nyamondi doesn't seem phased though.
Cerrone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyamondi gets slowly back to his feet.
Donald Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Nyamondi.
Cerrone works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cerrone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cerrone scores with a sloppy right hand. Nyamondi should have avoided that one.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cerrone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nyamondi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cerrone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nyamondi eats them both and turns towards Cerrone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cerrone lands with a nice body kick.

Nyamondi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nyamondi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyamondi passes into half guard.
Nyamondi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cerrone!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Nyamondi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cerrone is on top in guard.
Cerrone stopping the sweep attempt from Nyamondi.
Cerrone being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to control from the top but Nyamondi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Donald Cerrone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nyamondi shoots in but Cerrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cerrone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Cerrone 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.

The crowd cheers as Cerrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nyamondi doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cerrone.
Cerrone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nyamondi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nyamondi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrone pinned against the cage. Cerrone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cerrone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donald Cerrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyamondi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Nyamondi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyamondi dives in and grabs Cerrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerrone pushes down on Nyamondi's head and hops out.
Donald Cerrone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Nyamondi.
Nyamondi misses with a takedown
and Cerrone counters with a leg kick.
Nyamondi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone avoids it really well and circles away.
Donald Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cerrone.
Nyamondi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nyamondi eats them both and turns towards Cerrone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyamondi gets slowly back to his feet.
Cerrone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyamondi's sensitive parts.
Nyamondi shoots for a takedown but Cerrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Cerrone.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Nyamondi moves forwards but Cerrone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyamondi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyamondi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cerrone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cerrone throws a leg kick which misses Nyamondi's front leg but catches the back leg as Nyamondi tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cerrone. That's going to slow Nyamondi down.
Cerrone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cerrone.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerrone lands a leg kick that knocks Nyamondi off balance momentarily.
A head kick from Cerrone lands but Nyamondi takes it in his stride.
Cerrone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nyamondi backs up against the cage.
Cerrone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nyamondi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nyamondi misses with a takedown attempt - Cerrone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyamondi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cerrone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws out a powerful jab.
Nyamondi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerrone connects with a high kick.
Cerrone scoring well with a low kick there.
Cerrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cerrone.
Nyamondi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cerrone lands with a kick to the temple. Nyamondi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cerrone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nyamondi shoots in but Cerrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard Nyamondi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi fails with the takedown
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nyamondi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cerrone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyamondi somewhat.
Nyamondi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donald Cerrone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Cerrone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nyamondi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Nyamondi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cerrone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerrone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Cerrone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cerrone, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone thanked the fans post fight for their support.