PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mcintyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Durk De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcintyre
vs
De Jong

162 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Mcintyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Durk De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcintyre scores with a takedown into De Jong's guard.
Mcintyre wants to get up but he can't break De Jong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Jong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcintyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcintyre is one step ahead there.
Mcintyre stops De Jong from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcintyre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Jong is on top in guard.

Mcintyre trying to keep a closed guard but De Jong is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcintyre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcintyre is trying to keep De Jong in close.
Mcintyre keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.

Mcintyre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Jong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mcintyre looking for a guillotine here but De Jong defends easily.

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.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Mcintyre keeps moving.
De Jong slips nicely into half guard.
De Jong is taking a breather. Mcintyre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mcintyre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcintyre is staying active underneath De Jong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.

Mcintyre looking for subs from the bottom but De Jong mounts him!
De Jong prevents Mcintyre from getting the reversal.
De Jong lands a big shot there that rocks Mcintyre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

De Jong get's back to his feet.

Mcintyre moves into the clinch successfully.

Mcintyre manages to break the clinch.

Mcintyre clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Jong smiles and moves away.

Mcintyre shoots in and gets a takedown into De Jong's guard.

De Jong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Jong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from De Jong misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Durk De Jong dominated that round.
That's time! Mcintyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mcintyre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Jong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

De Jong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mcintyre has a takedown stuffed.
De Jong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcintyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Jong.
Mcintyre dodges the punch combination from De Jong.
De Jong looks to land a combination but Mcintyre avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Jong gets the takedown into side control.

Mcintyre sneaks out the side door and pushes De Jong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

De Jong looking to score a takedown here. Mcintyre is defending well but De Jong drives through and ends up in Mcintyre's guard.

Mcintyre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Jong is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jong is looking to advance position but Mcintyre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

De Jong gets back to half guard.
De Jong looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Jong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre is working De Jong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcintyre stopping the sweep attempt from De Jong.
De Jong is trying to control the position but Mcintyre postures up.
De Jong is breathing heavily.
Mcintyre lands a couple of digs.
Mcintyre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Mcintyre gets to his feet - De Jong follows without any prompting.
Danga de danga de dang - De Jong scores with a four punch combination!
De Jong misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from De Jong.

Mcintyre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Jong is trying to maintain the position but Mcintyre is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcintyre scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcintyre is working for a kimura here but De Jong manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mcintyre's guard.
De Jong won't allow Mcintyre to sweep him here.

Mcintyre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Jong passes into side control.

De Jong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

De Jong swings around for an armbar but Mcintyre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Jong's guard.
Mcintyre working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Durk De Jong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcintyre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

De Jong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcintyre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcintyre scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcintyre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcintyre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Jong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcintyre's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong looking to pass the guard.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcintyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Jong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
De Jong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

De Jong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcintyre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Jong has Mcintyre in his guard.

Mcintyre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Jong's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcintyre landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcintyre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcintyre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jong's head.
Mcintyre throws a strike but De Jong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

De Jong trying to control but Mcintyre is working from the bottom.

De Jong stands up and waves to Mcintyre to follow him.
Mcintyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Jong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Jong.

De Jong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcintyre manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. De Jong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mcintyre slows down the pace here.
Mcintyre just leaning against De Jong, taking a breather.
Mcintyre gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Jong successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Jong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

De Jong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcintyre defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronald Mcintyre.
I think De Jong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Durk De Jong!