LEC 2; Fight time PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Mina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darne Schmit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mina
vs
Schmit

190 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robinson Mina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darne Schmit!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmit throws a series of punches but Mina moves out of range.
Schmit misses with a wild combination.
Mina throws a head kick that Schmit semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Schmit.
Mina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmit throws a looping overhand right but Mina ducks down to avoid it.
Mina thumps Schmit with a low kick.
Mina lands with a kick to the temple. Schmit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mina delivers a nice body kick.
Mina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mina circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmit looks gassed!
Mina lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mina scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Mina.
Mina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schmit's calf.
Mina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mina, right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Mina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mina feints and then cracks Schmit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schmit down.
Mina lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schmit takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Schmit is rocked!
Mina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schmit is still on wobbly legs! Can Mina finish him?
Mina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darne Schmit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mina circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Schmit drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mina follows Schmit to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robinson Mina!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jansen
vs
Riley

170 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Bad Mojo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lane Riley!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jansen. That one must have hurt.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Jansen, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Jansen against the cage but Jansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jansen throws a right and a left that Riley avoids nicely.
Jansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Jansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Riley stalling in the clinch but Jansen improves position.
Riley looking for a takedown.
Riley 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.

Jansen breaks the clinch.

Jansen clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.

Jansen pulls Riley into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jansen wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Riley has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a big right hand that misses.

Riley stands up from Jansen's guard - Riley perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jansen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley tries to circle away but Jansen has him pinned against the cage.
Riley tries to pull guard but Jansen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ron Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Riley.

Jansen decides to pull guard.
Riley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley wants to stand but Jansen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jansen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into side control.
Jansen is looking for a sweep.
Riley trying to control the action but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen is trying to improve his position.
Riley in the domination position with Jansen hanging on.
Jansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jansen tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Riley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen struggling a bit here.
Jansen tries to buck Riley off but Riley is having none of it.
Jansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riley on the ground.
Riley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jansen struggling a bit here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jansen sneaks back into half guard.
Riley is taking a breather. Jansen 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen is trying to control but can't.
Jansen wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Jansen is trying to stand up here but Riley is controlling him well.
Riley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jansen wants to control but Riley is keeping busy.

Riley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jansen is just riding it out for now. Riley eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Riley 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jansen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jansen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jansen duly obliges.

Jansen moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jansen obliges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Riley pulls guard effortlessly.

Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jansen defends well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jansen has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Jansen postures up.
Riley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jansen wants to hold on but Riley pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Riley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Riley controlling the pace for now.
Riley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riley thowing shots but they're missing.
Jansen is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riley stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jansen as Riley shoots in.

Jansen moves into the clinch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jansen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riley regains guard.
Riley wants to stand and escape but Jansen is having none of it.
Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Jansen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jansen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jansen digs a good hook to Riley's body.
Jansen works Riley's body with a nice hook.
Jansen lands with a nice combination. Riley backs away looking to recover.
Jansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Riley. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Jansen scores with a four punch combination!
Jansen shoots in for a takedown but Riley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansen looks to land a combination. Riley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Jansen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jansen sprawls well. Jansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Jansen throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Jansen. Those never looked like landing.
Jansen scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riley somewhat.
Jansen looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Jansen looks for a takedown but Riley sprawls well.
Jansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riley counters with a good low kick that Jansen was not able to check.
Ron Jansen is winning the standup battle so far.

Jansen drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley is looking for a takedown.
Ron Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Riley.

Jansen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Jansen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jansen content to control rather than advance.
Jansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jansen thows a huge punch but Riley dodges it nicely.

Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Lane Riley has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Jansen postures up.
Riley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jansen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riley is controlling Jansen's trapped leg to prevent Jansen from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Riley is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lane Riley.
Riley tries to clinch up.

Jansen takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Jansen to work.
Riley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ron Jansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jansen is fending him off so far but Riley persists. Nope, Jansen circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Jansen which made him look bad.
Riley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Jansen gets a clinch.

Jansen breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Jansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ron Jansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Jansen.
Ron Jansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jansen rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jansen prevents it.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jansen, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jansen!
Ron Jansen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aah Aah Ey Ey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ey Ey's entrance music is http://youtu.be/1QP-SIW6iKY. A fine choice. Dragos Podgaetschii 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!

Aah Ey Ey
vs
Podgaetschii

184 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aah Aah Ey Ey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Podgaetschii gets a clinch.
Ey Ey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Podgaetschii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Podgaetschii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ey Ey tries to score a body lock takedown but Podgaetschii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Podgaetschii manages to break the clinch.
Podgaetschii connects with a body shot that sends Ey Ey's belly button to the back.
Podgaetschii misses with a takedown attempt - Ey Ey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Podgaetschii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ey Ey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ey Ey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Podgaetschii defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ey Ey keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
Podgaetschii is looking to work some ground and pound but Ey Ey has wrist control.
Podgaetschii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is working Ey Ey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ey Ey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Podgaetschii controlling from the top position.
Ey Ey keeping full guard, as Podgaetschii tries to pass.

Ey Ey has his foot on Podgaetschii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Podgaetschii works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ey Ey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Podgaetschii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ey Ey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ey Ey is breathing heavily.
Ey Ey can't keep his opponent in guard - Podgaetschii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Podgaetschii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podgaetschii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ey Ey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii working Ey Ey over with strikes.
Podgaetschii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Podgaetschii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Podgaetschii is looking for a kimura but Ey Ey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Podgaetschii to get the leverage.
Podgaetschii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podgaetschii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Podgaetschii seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragos Podgaetschii 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.

Podgaetschii clinches up against the cage.

Podgaetschii jumps guard and drags Ey Ey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ey Ey trying to move into half guard but instead Podgaetschii has managed to sweep!
Podgaetschii works over Ey Ey with some ground and pound from guard.

Podgaetschii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ey Ey, up you get!
Ey Ey wants to clinch but Podgaetschii slips to the side

and Podgaetschii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ey Ey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Podgaetschii pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Podgaetschii turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ey Ey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Podgaetschii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii working the head and body with strikes.
Dragos Podgaetschii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position but Ey Ey is working away.
Ey Ey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Podgaetschii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Podgaetschii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ey Ey some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii controlling the position from side mount.
Ey Ey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position but Ey Ey is working away.
Podgaetschii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ey Ey kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Podgaetschii has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ey Ey!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii lands a big shot there that rocks Ey Ey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Podgaetschii pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Podgaetschii is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ey Ey is surviving well by controlling Podgaetschii's body position as best he can.
Podgaetschii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ey Ey hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii controlling his opponent.
Podgaetschii wants to control the pace but Ey Ey is squirming around nicely.
Podgaetschii lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragos Podgaetschii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Podgaetschii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ey Ey is trying to defend but Podgaetschii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Podgaetschii working Ey Ey over with strikes.
Podgaetschii is stalling here. Ey Ey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Podgaetschii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ey Ey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Ey Ey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Podgaetschii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ey Ey's guard! Nice work there by Podgaetschii!
Podgaetschii looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Podgaetschii pushes down on Ey Ey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Podgaetschii slips a nice elbow through Ey Ey's hands, connecting with Ey Ey's forehead.

Podgaetschii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ey Ey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii lands a nice shot to the head.
Dragos Podgaetschii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Podgaetschii working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Podgaetschii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Podgaetschii lands a big shot there that rocks Ey Ey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Podgaetschii content just to control the position here.
Podgaetschii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ey Ey hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ey Ey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Podgaetschii looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragos Podgaetschii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Podgaetschii 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragos Podgaetschii!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Amokachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Van Duijvenbode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amokachi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuck The Police. Van Duijvenbode has chosen A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. David Amokachi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Amokachi
vs
Van Duijvenbode

180 cm
20
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Bad Mojo

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, David Amokachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Van Duijvenbode!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Duijvenbode is defended easily by Amokachi.
Van Duijvenbode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amokachi avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Duijvenbode looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amokachi is fending him off so far but Van Duijvenbode persists. Nope, Amokachi circles away and we're back to standing.
David Amokachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Van Duijvenbode.

Amokachi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Amokachi trying to control the action but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.
Amokachi staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amokachi working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Duijvenbode tries to buck Amokachi off but Amokachi is having none of it.
Amokachi tries to move to mount but Van Duijvenbode blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amokachi is looking to take a break and control but Van Duijvenbode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Duijvenbode is looking for a sweep.
Amokachi trying to control the position but Van Duijvenbode is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Amokachi tries to move to mount but Van Duijvenbode blocks the move with his legs.

Amokachi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amokachi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Duijvenbode is trying to control Amokachi's posture but Amokachi avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijvenbode isn't going anywhere.
Amokachi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Duijvenbode's legs.
Van Duijvenbode stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Amokachi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Duijvenbode keeps working.
Amokachi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Amokachi is looking to take a break and control but Van Duijvenbode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amokachi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Duijvenbode prevents Amokachi from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijvenbode struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Amokachi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Amokachi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Duijvenbode wants to control but Amokachi postures up.
Amokachi working the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Amokachi controls the position from side control.
Van Duijvenbode can't do much from the bottom here.
Amokachi taking a breather here.
Van Duijvenbode manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Amokachi trying to control but Van Duijvenbode postures up.
Van Duijvenbode is looking to take a break and control but Amokachi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amokachi is controlling Van Duijvenbode's trapped leg to prevent Van Duijvenbode from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Amokachi drives through with a takedown into Van Duijvenbode's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Duijvenbode tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amokachi trying to control but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.
Van Duijvenbode can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amokachi controls the pace.
Van Duijvenbode wants to sweep here but Amokachi controlling him for the moment.

Amokachi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Duijvenbode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amokachi has managed to get both his arms back between Van Duijvenbode's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amokachi looking to pass the guard.
Van Duijvenbode keeping moving, preventing Amokachi from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Amokachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Amokachi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Duijvenbode tries to get to full guard but Amokachi has control of the leg.
Van Duijvenbode is trying to control but can't.
Van Duijvenbode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amokachi is thwarting Van Duijvenbode's attempts to control the position.
Amokachi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Duijvenbode knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Duijvenbode wants to improve his position but Amokachi is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Amokachi.
Amokachi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amokachi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Duijvenbode trying to hold on to Amokachi's head to control him but Amokachi postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Van Duijvenbode gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amokachi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amokachi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Duijvenbode seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amokachi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amokachi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Amokachi wants to control from the top but Van Duijvenbode keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Amokachi.

Amokachi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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!
Amokachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Duijvenbode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amokachi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Duijvenbode trying to control the position here.
Van Duijvenbode is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amokachi wants to control but Van Duijvenbode is keeping busy.
Van Duijvenbode wants to pass to mount but Amokachi is defending the position.
Amokachi wants to improve his position but Van Duijvenbode is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijvenbode wants to pass the guard but Amokachi is defending well.
Van Duijvenbode works his way into full mount!
Van Duijvenbode avoids the attempt from Amokachi to control.

Van Duijvenbode working for a guillotine from mount but Amokachi is in no mood to give up.
Amokachi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amokachi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Duijvenbode controlling from mount.

Van Duijvenbode looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amokachi tries to lock up and control but Van Duijvenbode gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amokachi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Amokachi tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Duijvenbode is retaining full guard.
Amokachi wants to control from the top but Van Duijvenbode keeps moving.
Amokachi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Amokachi forces his way into half guard.
Van Duijvenbode is looking to improve his position.
Amokachi is looking to take a break and control but Van Duijvenbode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Duijvenbode is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Duijvenbode won't allow Amokachi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Amokachi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Van Duijvenbode shoots in and bounces Amokachi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Amokachi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Duijvenbode is one step ahead there.
Amokachi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amokachi trying to mount his opponent but Van Duijvenbode defends it.
Amokachi wants to take a breather but Van Duijvenbode is having none of it.
Well, if Amokachi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Duijvenbode is staying active underneath Amokachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amokachi is thwarting Van Duijvenbode's attempts to control the position.
Amokachi is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Duijvenbode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Amokachi.

Amokachi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Duijvenbode manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amokachi looking to pass the guard.
Amokachi postures up.
Amokachi trying to control but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harvey Van Duijvenbode was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Duijvenbode shoots and misses

and Amokachi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amokachi being controlled here momentarily.
Amokachi trying to control but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.
David Amokachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijvenbode is trying to control the position but Amokachi postures up.
Van Duijvenbode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amokachi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Amokachi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Duijvenbode sprawls well initially but Amokachi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amokachi trying to control the action but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.
Van Duijvenbode moves into full guard.

Van Duijvenbode has his foot on Amokachi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amokachi works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amokachi chips away with some ground and pound.
Amokachi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amokachi wants to control from the top but Van Duijvenbode keeps moving.
Van Duijvenbode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amokachi trying to control but Van Duijvenbode is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Amokachi just wasn't active enough.
Van Duijvenbode fails with the takedown

and Amokachi counters with a single leg into guard. Van Duijvenbode didn't expect that.
Amokachi wants to control from the top but Van Duijvenbode keeps moving.
Harvey Van Duijvenbode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Amokachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amokachi preventing the sweep.
Van Duijvenbode working a defensive guard here.
Amokachi wants to control from the top but Van Duijvenbode keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Amokachi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van Duijvenbode has a takedown stuffed.
David Amokachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Van Duijvenbode.

Amokachi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Duijvenbode manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amokachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Duijvenbode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Amokachi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amokachi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Amokachi!
In his post fight interview, David Amokachi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eije Blackbunr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianluigi Contadella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Blackbunr
vs
Contadella

160 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Eije Blackbunr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianluigi Contadella!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackbunr.
A nice combination there by Contadella.
Blackbunr tries to clinch there but Contadella circles away.
Blackbunr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Contadella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackbunr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Blackbunr gets a takedown into half guard.
Contadella is refusing to be controlled, as Blackbunr sits in half guard.
Blackbunr stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eije Blackbunr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Contadella misses with an uppercut. Blackbunr saw that one coming.
Contadella connects with a jab.
Blackbunr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contadella checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Blackbunr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contadella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Blackbunr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blackbunr wants to control from the top but Contadella keeps moving.
Contadella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackbunr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blackbunr trying to control but Contadella is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Eije Blackbunr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Contadella throws a nice looking combination but Blackbunr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Contadella. No joy for Blackbunr on that attempt.
Contadella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackbunr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contadella but Contadella pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eije Blackbunr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contadella misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contadella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contadella looks gassed!

Blackbunr pushes Contadella up against the cage in a clinch.

Blackbunr has clasped his hands together around Contadella's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
An elbow from Blackbunr crashes against the mat.
Contadella is letting Blackbunr control him for a moment.
Blackbunr tries to score with some ground and pound. Contadella controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blackbunr trying to control the action but Contadella is working from the bottom.
Contadella tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blackbunr stands up.
Blackbunr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackbunr is looking to clinch.
Blackbunr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Contadella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blackbunr somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contadella swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contadella. Blackbunr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eije Blackbunr 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.

Blackbunr dodges the punch combination from Contadella.
Contadella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackbunr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackbunr moves in looking to clinch but Contadella pushes him off.
A jab from Blackbunr misses.
Contadella throws a series of punches but Blackbunr moves out of range.
Blackbunr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Contadella paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Contadella gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Blackbunr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gianluigi Contadella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contadella looks to land a combination. Blackbunr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Contadella is breathing heavily.
Contadella misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contadella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackbunr wants to slow Contadella down by chopping away at his legs.
Blackbunr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Contadella.
Contadella swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackbunr.
Contadella will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackbunr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Blackbunr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contadella misses with a wild body shot.
Blackbunr slips a jab and a cross from Contadella.
No luck for Blackbunr with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contadella misses with a wild combination.
Blackbunr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Contadella displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Blackbunr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Contadella sprawls well initially but Blackbunr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Blackbunr stands up from half guard.
Contadella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Blackbunr has closed the distance and engaged Contadella in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackbunr fails to pull guard.
Blackbunr jumps guard but Contadella turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eije Blackbunr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contadella prevents Blackbunr from breaking the clinch.
Blackbunr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Contadella walks away with a smile on his face. Blackbunr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Contadella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackbunr.
Blackbunr slips a jab and a cross from Contadella.
Blackbunr is looking to clinch.
Blackbunr tries to clinch but Contadella moves out of range.
Blackbunr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Blackbunr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackbunr prevents Contadella from breaking the clinch.
Blackbunr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Contadella wants to break free but Blackbunr has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr can't get the takedown.

Contadella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contadella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackbunr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Contadella does no damage.

Blackbunr feints and as Contadella raises his hands in defense, Blackbunr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Contadella wants to stand but Blackbunr is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackbunr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Contadella's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackbunr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eije Blackbunr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Contadella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Contadella throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackbunr on the side of the head.
Contadella misses with a wild combination.
Contadella connects with the punch.
Blackbunr shoots in looking for a takedown. Contadella tries to sprawl out of it but Blackbunr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contadella manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Contadella avoids the head kick by Blackbunr.
Blackbunr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Contadella as he jumps to the side.
Contadella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Contadella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contadella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contadella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contadella misses with a combination

so Blackbunr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blackbunr works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Blackbunr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Blackbunr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Contadella's waist but Contadella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackbunr off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eije Blackbunr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackbunr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Contadella misses.
Blackbunr defending well as Contadella loads up on a big left hand.

Blackbunr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Contadella's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contadella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blackbunr is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blackbunr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contadella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contadella is trying to stand back up but Blackbunr is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eije Blackbunr.
Blackbunr tries to clinch there but Contadella circles away.

Blackbunr rushes Contadella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Contadella's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blackbunr blocking some punches.
Blackbunr goes for a takedown attempt but Contadella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Blackbunr.
Blackbunr swinging wildly here.
Contadella lands a nice hook to Blackbunr's body. Blackbunr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackbunr tries to clinch up.
Blackbunr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Blackbunr.
Nice defenses there by Blackbunr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbunr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Contadella.
Eije Blackbunr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contadella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Contadella checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contadella swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackbunr is looking to clinch.

Blackbunr instigates a clinch.
Blackbunr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Contadella gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Contadella wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackbunr has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackbunr wants a takedown.
Gianluigi Contadella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eije Blackbunr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blackbunr trying to stall but Contadella improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eije Blackbunr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackbunr, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eije Blackbunr!