PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gonna Fly Now. Uusivirta has chosen Moonsorrow - Huuto as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Amato
vs
Uusivirta

180 cm
27
169 lbs
19 - 7 - 2

175 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Perkele!
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Domenic Amato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato lands with a good body shot.
Amato connects with a leg kick. Uusivirta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amato throws a head kick that half lands.
Amato blocks a head kick by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uusivirta scrambles back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Uusivirta.
Amato throws out a loose jab but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Uusivirta. Amato shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusivirta lunges at Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amato's hand.
Uusivirta moves out of range of the leg kick from Amato.
A shot to the liver by Amato. Beautiful body shot.
Uusivirta misses with a two punch combination.
Uusivirta throws a jab when Amato was well out of range.
Amato checks the leg kick.
Amato cracks a nice hook into Uusivirta's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Uusivirta seems unphased.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Uusivirta ducks down to avoid it.
Uusivirta defending well as Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Amato blocks a leg kick.
Uusivirta lands a nice looking body kick.
Uusivirta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uusivirta manages to avoid it.
Uusivirta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amato.
Amato wants to slow Uusivirta down by chopping away at his legs.
Amato scores with a punch to the head.
Amato cracks the inside of Uusivirta's front leg.
Amato misses with a looping right.
Uusivirta throws a leg kick but Amato moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato misses with a jab to the body
and Uusivirta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amato's knee momentarily.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Amato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Amato.
Uusivirta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uusivirta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amato.
Amato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Amato misses.
Amato throws a sloppy head kick and Uusivirta moves out of range easily.
Amato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Uusivirta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uusivirta.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato looks to land a body kick but Uusivirta moved away.
Amato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uusivirta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uusivirta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amato wants to slow Uusivirta down by chopping away at his legs.
Uusivirta takes a swing at Amato's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Amato misses its intended target.
Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta throws a body punch but Amato moves out of range.
Uusivirta slips under a jab from Amato.
Uusivirta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amato.
Amato misses with a low kick.
Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amato throws a low kick, looking for Uusivirta's leg but Uusivirta calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato shoots for a double leg takedown but Uusivirta sprawls well. He's pushed Amato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uusivirta lands with a nice body punch.
Tarmo Uusivirta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato misses with an uppercut
and Uusivirta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Amato.
Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uusivirta throws out the jab.
Amato tries for a takedown but Uusivirta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uusivirta scores with a hook to the body. Amato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amato throws a hook but Uusivirta avoids it easily.
Uusivirta moves out of range as Amato strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusivirta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amato is defended easily by Uusivirta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domenic Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domenic Amato will probably get the nod.
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.

Uusivirta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato lands with a right hand.
Uusivirta looks to land a body kick but Amato moved away.
Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amato connects with a solid leg kick.
Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amato takes one on the button.
Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amato swings for the body but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Uusivirta is looking to chop away at Amato's legs.
Uusivirta lands a right hook to the body.
Amato avoids the body shot from Uusivirta.
Domenic Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Amato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusivirta loads up on a big right hand but Amato slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uusivirta motions for Amato to come forward. Uusivirta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Uusivirta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusivirta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uusivirta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Amato misses.
Amato ducks under a wild hook from Uusivirta.
Amato throws a head kick that misses
and Uusivirta counters with a straight right hand.
Amato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uusivirta moves out of range as Amato strikes.
Amato wants to slow Uusivirta down by chopping away at his legs.
Uusivirta lands with a hook. Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato clobbers Uusivirta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uusivirta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uusivirta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uusivirta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uusivirta connects with a looping right hand.
Amato jabs at Uusivirta's body.
Uusivirta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Uusivirta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uusivirta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Amato cracks Uusivirta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uusivirta lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amato takes a swing at Uusivirta's ribcage but misses.
Uusivirta is looking to chop away at Amato's legs.
Uusivirta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Uusivirta misses
and Amato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uusivirta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amato duly obliges.

It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut.
Amato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uusivirta doesn't seem bothered though.
Uusivirta avoids the body shot from Amato.
Uusivirta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amato.
Uusivirta misses with an uppercut. Amato saw that one coming.
Uusivirta throws a sloppy head kick
and Amato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uusivirta thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Amato is predictable there
and Uusivirta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uusivirta is out of range.
Uusivirta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amato checks it well.
Uusivirta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uusivirta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Uusivirta.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uusivirta manages to avoid it.
Uusivirta misses with a looping right.
Uusivirta tries to land a front kick but Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusivirta missing with a left hand there. Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amato tests Uusivirta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Domenic Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Uusivirta gets caught napping as Amato dives in and scores a takedown. Uusivirta manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uusivirta wants to stand and escape but Amato is having none of it.
Amato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amato is looking to work some ground and pound but Uusivirta has wrist control.
Amato wants to control from the top but Uusivirta keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amato wants to control from the top but Uusivirta keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Domenic Amato wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Amato finds it's way through Uusivirta's defenses.
Uusivirta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uusivirta looks to score with a jab to the body but Amato is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amato. Uusivirta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amato misses with an uppercut.
Amato throws a head kick but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Amato misses with a body kick.
Tarmo Uusivirta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amato scores with a shot to the body.
Uusivirta throws an overhand right that lands on Amato's shoulder, as Amato tries to avoid the shot.
Uusivirta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amato's head.

It looks like Domenic Amato has been cut.
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!
Amato tries a low kick but Uusivirta avoids it.
Uusivirta throws a front kick aimed at Amato's knee but Amato avoids it well.
Uusivirta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amato misses with a body shot.
Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amato lands a nice hook to Uusivirta's body. Uusivirta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta walks into a stiff left hand from Amato.
Amato defending well as Uusivirta loads up on a big left hand.
Domenic Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uusivirta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amato slips under a jab from Uusivirta.
Amato throws a head kick that misses.
Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uusivirta walks into a straight right hand from Amato.
Amato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uusivirta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amato scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amato.
Uusivirta throws out a leg kick but Amato moves out of range and Uusivirta only half commits.
Uusivirta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amato lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amato dips to his left and cracks Uusivirta with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Amato.
Amato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Amato slips under a jab from Uusivirta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uusivirta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uusivirta lands a nice looking body shot.
Uusivirta slips a straight right by Amato.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uusivirta circles away.
Uusivirta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domenic Amato.
Well Amato 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!