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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diomar Dirksz (ranked 7195 p4p, 626 weight class) and Carter Donovan (ranked 5786 p4p, 595 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diomar Dirksz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksz.
Dirksz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donovan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirksz is looking to improve his position.
Donovan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirksz trying to control but Donovan postures up.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirksz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donovan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back.
Dirksz is looking for a sweep. Donovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Dirksz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donovan is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Donovan trying to control the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donovan drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donovan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan moves nicely into side control.
Dirksz is trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirksz tries to improve position but can't.
Donovan working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Donovan stalls from top position.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Dirksz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dirksz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donovan tries to advance to mount but Dirksz denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donovan taking a break here but Dirksz is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Donovan finds it's way through Dirksz's defenses.
Dirksz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donovan circles away.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirksz regains guard.
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Dirksz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dirksz manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Dirksz's guard.
Dirksz has his foot on Donovan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donovan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is keen to just control but Dirksz is a slippery customer.
Dirksz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirksz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Donovan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donovan wants to stand but Dirksz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dirksz blocking the ground and pound.
Dirksz wants to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Donovan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donovan misses with a head shot.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan wants to control the pace but Dirksz is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan controlling from mount.
Donovan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dirksz to take his back!
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Donovan missing with strikes.
Donovan biding his time, controlling Dirksz.
Donovan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Donovan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dirksz wants to escape the position.
Donovan throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control momentarily.
Dirksz fending off the submission attempt from Donovan.
Donovan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Dirksz hold on?
Donovan controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan is riding his opponent, not letting Dirksz buck him off.
Donovan is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Donovan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Donovan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dirksz to the ground. Donovan is now in Dirksz's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dirksz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirksz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Donovan defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dirksz is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirksz defends it easily.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Dirksz tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirksz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donovan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirksz has Donovan in his guard.
Dirksz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donovan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donovan postures up in Dirksz's guard and throws a big left but Dirksz blocks it.
Dirksz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donovan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Donovan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dirksz looking for subs off his back but Donovan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donovan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carter Donovan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dirksz tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
Donovan tries to stand and escape but Dirksz is controlling the position.
Donovan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donovan passes to full mount!
Donovan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dirksz because Donovan loaded up on that one.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Dirksz to control.
Donovan looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control but Dirksz is having none of it.
Dirksz wants to hold on but Donovan pushes him away.
Dirksz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Donovan controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirksz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diomar Dirksz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter Donovan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donovan controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donovan 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 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Donovan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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