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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romero Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatenda Ihejirika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Romero Donovan's chin.
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275 lbs
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261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romero Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan misses with a takedown
and Ihejirika counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ihejirika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ihejirika looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donovan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ihejirika circles away.
Donovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ihejirika sprawls well. He's pushed Donovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romero Donovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ihejirika scores with a takedown into Donovan's guard.
Donovan working a defensive guard but Ihejirika passes into half guard.
Donovan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ihejirika is working away from the top position though.
Ihejirika trying to advance position but Donovan counters by regaining guard.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Ihejirika tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Ihejirika stays in close to Donovan's body and controls the position.
Donovan is working an open guard so Ihejirika takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donovan throws a head kick but Ihejirika moves out of range.
Ihejirika takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ihejirika!
It looks like Romero Donovan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ihejirika counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ihejirika has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Donovan is trying to keep an underhook but Ihejirika manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ihejirika controlling the action here.
Ihejirika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Ihejirika eventually gives up the hold.
Ihejirika is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika is keen to just control but Donovan is a slippery customer.
Ihejirika wants to pass the guard but Donovan is defending well.
Ihejirika controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ihejirika escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch up but Ihejirika circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihejirika. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan misses with a takedown
and Ihejirika counters by moving into the clinch.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
Ihejirika gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ihejirika looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donovan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihejirika is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ihejirika wants to take a breather but Donovan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romero Donovan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ihejirika gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donovan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ihejirika smiles and moves away.
Donovan misses with a takedown attempt
and Ihejirika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ihejirika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ihejirika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ihejirika has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Donovan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ihejirika really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donovan.
Ihejirika lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ihejirika struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ihejirika controls the position.
Donovan showing good submission defense here.
Ihejirika looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Donovan.
Donovan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihejirika wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
Ihejirika controlling the position well here. Donovan rolled but Ihejirika kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Donovan is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ihejirika looking for the RNC.
Ihejirika controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donovan just trying to survive but Ihejirika is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ihejirika looking for the choke from the back.
Ihejirika has good solid back control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Ihejirika go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romero Donovan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ihejirika connects with a leg kick. Donovan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ihejirika throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ihejirika lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donovan fails with the takedown
and Ihejirika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ihejirika prevents Donovan from breaking the clinch.
Ihejirika decides to pull guard.
Ihejirika trying to keep a closed guard but Donovan is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihejirika is pulling down on Donovan's head to control his posture.
Tatenda Ihejirika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tatenda Ihejirika was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ihejirika slaps away a takedown attempt from Donovan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ihejirika closes the distance and clinches.
Ihejirika gets control of Donovan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ihejirika will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ihejirika is trying to control the position but Donovan postures up.
Ihejirika wants to stand but Donovan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tatenda Ihejirika was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ihejirika misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Ihejirika tenderised Donovan's leg. Donovan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ihejirika scores with a takedown into Donovan's guard.
Donovan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Donovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ihejirika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is working an open guard so Ihejirika takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ihejirika holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Donovan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ihejirika jumps guard and drags Donovan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ihejirika has his hands on Donovan's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ihejirika 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ihejirika takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatenda Ihejirika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ihejirika 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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