PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maniek Burczymorda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Amorouso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burczymorda's entrance music is Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring . A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Burczymorda
vs
Amorouso

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

158 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maniek Burczymorda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Amorouso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amorouso misses with a hook

and Burczymorda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burczymorda.
Burczymorda won't allow Amorouso to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczymorda controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amorouso is wriggling around but Burczymorda manages to pass to half guard.
Burczymorda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amorouso tries to kick Burczymorda off but Burczymorda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amorouso is trying to escape back to his feet but Burczymorda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Amorouso tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amorouso is keeping busy.
Burczymorda is riding his opponent, not letting Amorouso buck him off.
Amorouso is trying to get back to his feet but Burczymorda has full control of the position and if anything, Amorouso has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Amorouso is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Burczymorda trying to control.
Burczymorda controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymorda wants to control but Amorouso is keeping busy.
Burczymorda controlling from the back.
Amorouso is trying to get back to his feet but Burczymorda has full control of the position and if anything, Amorouso has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Amorouso staying busy and making it hard for Burczymorda to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amorouso trying to get back to his feet but Burczymorda is in full control for now.
Burczymorda controlling the position well here. Amorouso rolled but Burczymorda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maniek Burczymorda 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.

Burczymorda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burczymorda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amorouso throws an overhand right that lands on Burczymorda's shoulder, as Burczymorda tries to avoid the shot.
Burczymorda tries to counter with a takedown but Amorouso is quick to defend against it.
Amorouso connects with a crisp jab.
Amorouso cracks Burczymorda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amorouso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burczymorda.
Burczymorda blocks a jab.
Burczymorda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amorouso sprawls and moves away.
Burczymorda moves away from the strike by Amorouso.
Burczymorda tries to counter with a takedown but Amorouso is quick to defend against it.
Burczymorda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amorouso throws out the jab.
Burczymorda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amorouso can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Burczymorda.
Burczymorda tries to counter with a takedown but Amorouso is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczymorda slips under a jab.
Amorouso throws an overhand right that lands on Burczymorda's shoulder, as Burczymorda tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Amorouso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burczymorda tries to counter with a takedown but Amorouso is quick to defend against it.
Burczymorda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amorouso.
Burczymorda tries to counter with a takedown but Amorouso is quick to defend against it.
Amorouso has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burczymorda is landing a low percentage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amorouso throws a lazy uppercut

and Burczymorda counters with a shoot takedown. Amorouso fights it but they end up in guard.
Amorouso is looking to stand back up but Burczymorda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Amorouso.
Burczymorda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Amorouso is breathing heavily.
Amorouso pushes Burczymorda off but Burczymorda dives into side control.
Amorouso tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Burczymorda tries to control but Amorouso wriggling away.
Burczymorda won't let Amorouso get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Burczymorda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amorouso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczymorda trying to control but Amorouso is having none of it.
Burczymorda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amorouso trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymorda looking to control but Amorouso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burczymorda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burczymorda trying to control but Amorouso is having none of it.
Burczymorda controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burczymorda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amorouso is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Burczymorda has taken his back!
Amorouso prevents Burczymorda from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorouso trying to get back to his feet but Burczymorda is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maniek Burczymorda dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burczymorda moves out of range as Amorouso strikes.
Amorouso missing with a left hand there. Burczymorda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amorouso misses with a hook

and Burczymorda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burczymorda is looking to take a break and control but Amorouso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amorouso wants to get back to his feet.
Burczymorda trying to control the action but Amorouso is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amorouso is trying to escape back to his feet but Burczymorda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burczymorda moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amorouso trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burczymorda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burczymorda is really struggling to control Amorouso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amorouso is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Amorouso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burczymorda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amorouso is looking to escape.
Amorouso is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

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.
Burczymorda controlling from the full mount.
Amorouso trying desperately to get to his feet.
Burczymorda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burczymorda trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amorouso is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Burczymorda has taken his back.
Burczymorda is looking to control Amorouso but Amorouso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Amorouso wants to get back to his feet.
Burczymorda trying to control.
Amorouso wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Burczymorda biding his time, controlling Amorouso.
Burczymorda trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Julio Amorouso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maniek Burczymorda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amorouso is trying to get back to his feet but Burczymorda has full control of the position and if anything, Amorouso has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maniek Burczymorda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burczymorda, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maniek Burczymorda!