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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Olawandi (ranked 24767 p4p, 24231 weight class) and Jon Blake (ranked 267 p4p, 0 weight class). Olawandi has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Olawandi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Blake!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olawandi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake looks for the body kick but Olawandi saw that one coming.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olawandi.
Olawandi is breathing heavily.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Olawandi moves his leg out of the way.
Olawandi wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blake.
Blake lands a good knee to the midsection. Olawandi won't want to take too many of those.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Olawandi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olawandi managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olawandi.
A knee to the head by Blake.
Olawandi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blake is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Olawandi to the mat. Olawandi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Olawandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olawandi manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Olawandi's guard.
Olawandi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olawandi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blake drops back looking for a leg! Olawandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Olawandi manages to kick Blake off! Blake jumps back into Olawandi's guard.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olawandi keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Blake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Olawandi dives on top into guard.
Blake trying to control the position.
Blake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olawandi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olawandi wants to stand but Blake has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blake working for a triangle but Olawandi defends it easily.
Blake is controlling Olawandi's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake is looking to stand up but Olawandi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blake throws a leg kick but Olawandi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Blake 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.
Blake is looking to chop away at Olawandi's legs.
Olawandi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.
Blake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Olawandi.
A slow jab from Olawandi misses its intended target.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Olawandi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Olawandi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake drives through and clinches with Olawandi against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olawandi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blake has picked Olawandi up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Olawandi is defending well.
Olawandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olawandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blake is looking to advance position but Olawandi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blake 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.
Blake is working for a submission of some sort.
Jon Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Olawandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Olawandi is looking to escape.
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
Blake seems to be working for a kimura but Olawandi defends the submission attempt.
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Olawandi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olawandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake is working for a kimura but Olawandi is defending it quite comfortably.
Olawandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blake fakes the leg kick and cracks Olawandi in the body.
Olawandi throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Olawandi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake rushes Olawandi and presses him up against the cage.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Olawandi is defending well for now.
Blake looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olawandi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake landing knees to the head.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olawandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olawandi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake lands a good knee to the midsection. Olawandi won't want to take too many of those.
Blake working Olawandi over with knees to the body.
Blake tries a knee to the head but Olawandi blocks it.
Jon Blake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blake scores a nice knee to the body.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olawandi avoids it.
Blake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olawandi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Olawandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Blake.
Olawandi moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake clinches up with Olawandi and pushes him back against the cage.
Blake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Blake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olawandi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olawandi has escaped and now he's on top!
Olawandi postures up and lands a big shot to Blake's brow.
Olawandi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olawandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olawandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olawandi preventing the sweep.
Olawandi stops Blake from standing up.
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Olawandi is proving a slippery customer.
Olawandi is pushing down on Blake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blake is fighting to maintain full guard but Olawandi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blake actively working from the bottom here.
Olawandi is thwarting Blake's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Blake looking for submissions off his back.
Olawandi stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake throws a front kick that sends Olawandi stumbling back into the cage.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Olawandi sees coming a mile off.
Michael Olawandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Blake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake throws out a leg kick but Olawandi moves out of range and Blake only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Blake!
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