PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Vitomino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Donovan
vs
Vitomino

189 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Tab Out Clothes

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richie Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Vitomino!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Vitomino.
Donovan tries to clinch up but Vitomino circles away and keeps his distance.

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

Donovan is rocked!

It looks like Richie Donovan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitomino shoots in for a takedown but Donovan shows good takedown defense.
Oh Donovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donovan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donovan seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitomino throws a chopping leg kick but Donovan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Vitomino misses.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Vitomino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donovan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but Vitomino blocks with his arms.
Vitomino looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Vitomino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vitomino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vitomino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donovan tries to clinch but Vitomino moves out of range.

Donovan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vitomino on his heels. He'll look to pass Vitomino's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Vitomino is keeping the position.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitomino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan wants to get up but he can't break Vitomino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Donovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vitomino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donovan has managed to get both his arms back between Vitomino's legs - danger averted.
Vitomino working a defensive guard here.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Vitomino keeps moving.
Vitomino is trying to keep Donovan in close.

Donovan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vitomino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donovan, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitomino won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.

Donovan is working an open guard so Vitomino takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vitomino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Vitomino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donovan, pushing him back against the cage.

Vitomino jumps guard and drags Donovan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vitomino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Vitomino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donovan is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vitomino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donovan trying to control but Vitomino is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vitomino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donovan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donovan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vitomino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vitomino looks winded!
Donovan postures up in Vitomino's guard and throws a big left but Vitomino blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a big right hand that misses.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitomino is keeping the position for now.

Vitomino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donovan defends it easily.

Vitomino has his feet on Donovan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vitomino shoots for a double leg takedown but Donovan sprawls well. He's pushed Vitomino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitomino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donovan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vitomino swivels and escapes.
Donovan fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vitomino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie Donovan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Vitomino moves out of range easily.
Donovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Vitomino sprawls well. He's pushed Donovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcin Vitomino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vitomino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
Donovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitomino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitomino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitomino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Vitomino has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vitomino breaks the clinch.
Vitomino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donovan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vitomino shoots in for a takedown but Donovan shows good takedown defense.
Vitomino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcin Vitomino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitomino is breathing heavily.
Vitomino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Vitomino.
Donovan shoots in and drives through. Vitomino sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitomino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitomino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donovan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vitomino shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitomino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donovan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Donovan.
Donovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitomino avoids it really well and circles away.
Donovan dives in and grabs Vitomino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vitomino pushes down on Donovan's head and hops out.
Vitomino swats away the attempt to clinch by Donovan.
Vitomino tries to clinch there but Donovan circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donovan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donovan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vitomino has him pressed against the cage.
Donovan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vitomino prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vitomino obliges.

Vitomino decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vitomino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donovan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitomino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitomino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vitomino sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Vitomino stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Vitomino.

Vitomino has taken the fight to the clinch.

Vitomino breaks from the clinch.
Vitomino tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it.

Vitomino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donovan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vitomino up against the cage.
Donovan is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vitomino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitomino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan tries to clinch up but Vitomino circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitomino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donovan.
The crowd cheers as Donovan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vitomino doesn't seem phased though.

Vitomino closes the distance and pushes Donovan back into the cage.
Vitomino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vitomino manages to pull guard.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vitomino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Vitomino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richie Donovan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vitomino stuffs the takedown attempt from Donovan. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Vitomino connects with an inside leg kick.
Donovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitomino avoids it really well and circles away.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but Vitomino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitomino avoids it really well and circles away.

Vitomino moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donovan is trying to drag Vitomino to the mat but Vitomino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Donovan takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitomino lands a good knee to the midsection. Donovan won't want to take too many of those.

Vitomino pulls guard.

Vitomino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vitomino looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitomino is on top in guard.

Vitomino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitomino throws a head kick but Donovan moves 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!
Vitomino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitomino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitomino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donovan manages to avoid it.
Richie Donovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan keeps the fight on the outside.
Vitomino looks for a takedown but Donovan sprawls well.
Donovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donovan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitomino is fending him off so far but Donovan persists. Nope, Vitomino circles away and we're back to standing.
Vitomino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vitomino wants it to stay on the feet.

Donovan tries to keep at a distance but Vitomino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitomino's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is trying to pull guard but Vitomino has him pressed against the cage.
Vitomino stalling.

Vitomino pulls guard.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vitomino on the ground.
Donovan won't allow Vitomino to sweep him here.
Donovan throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitomino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Donovan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vitomino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vitomino trying to strike off his back.
Vitomino tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitomino is keeping the position for now.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vitomino is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Vitomino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donovan defends it easily.

Vitomino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Vitomino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vitomino 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Vitomino!