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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Amida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prochazka to the ground. Amida is now in Prochazka's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (0) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Prochazka looking for a guillotine here but Amida defends easily.
Prochazka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Amida
Prochazka passes Amida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prochazka pulls his head out easily.
Prochazka passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Prochazka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Amida is surviving well by controlling Prochazka's body position as best he can.
Amida gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida wants to improve his position but Prochazka is controlling well.
Amida is in trouble now - Prochazka has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (8) vs (2) Amida
Prochazka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prochazka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amida is looking to escape. #T1#
Prochazka works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Prochazka (11) vs (2) Amida#SUB#
Prochazka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Prochazka is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Prochazka is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Amida taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Prochazka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Prochazka!
Yuri Prochazka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Walad Anubis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Minoari Amida!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Amida shoots for a double leg takedown but Anubis sprawls well. He's pushed Amida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anubis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida darts in looking for a takedown but Anubis gets double underhooks and turns Amida into the ropes.
Walad Anubis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoari Amida.
Amida fails to land the takedown.
Amida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anubis tries to avoid it but Amida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anubis to the ground. Anubis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anubis attempts a counter takedown but Amida avoids it well and moves away.
Anubis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amida pinned against the ropes. Amida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amida fails with the takedown.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amida or perhaps it was just good defense by Anubis, which made it look bad.
Amida has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Amida with that takedown attempt.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side.
Amida looks winded!
Anubis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anubis is defended easily by Amida.
Amida with the counter takedown but Anubis avoids it easily.#T1#
Anubis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amida but Amida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anubis defends it nicely.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.
Amida goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Amida tries for a takedown but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amida tries to avoid it but Anubis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amida to the ground. Amida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.
Anubis looks for a takedown but Amida sprawls well.
Amida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Amida shoots for a takedown but Anubis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anubis is fending him off so far but Amida persists. Nope, Anubis circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Amida leaves Anubis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anubis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amida somewhat.
Anubis looks for a takedown but Amida sprawls well.
Anubis has a takedown stuffed.
Anubis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anubis somewhat.#T3#
Amida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anubis pinned against the ropes. Anubis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anubis defends well and Amida ends up having to push Anubis into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amida sprawls well. Amida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anubis gets slowly back to his feet.
Amida has a takedown stuffed.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side.
Amida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anubis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amida tries to avoid it but Anubis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amida to the ground. Amida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anubis darts in looking for a takedown but Amida gets double underhooks and turns Anubis into the ropes.
Amida is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amida is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anubis stops a takedown attempt from Amida.
Anubis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Amida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anubis but Anubis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anubis goes for a double leg but Amida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Amida continues to drive forward.
Anubis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anubis looking for a takedown.
Amida is trying to drag Anubis to the mat but Anubis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anubis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amida has Anubis pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anubis can't get the takedown.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anubis wants a takedown but no success here.
Anubis prevents the takedown attempt.
Anubis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anubis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amida goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anubis shoots for a double leg takedown but Amida sprawls well. He's pushed Anubis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amida is defended easily by Anubis.#T5#
Anubis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amida is fending him off so far but Anubis persists. Nope, Amida circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Amida with that takedown attempt.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anubis shoots in for a double leg but Amida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anubis defends it well.
Anubis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amida pinned against the ropes. Amida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anubis fails to land the takedown.
Amida shoots in looking for a takedown but Anubis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anubis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
Anubis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt.#T6#
Amida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anubis defends it nicely.
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Amida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amida or perhaps it was just good defense by Anubis, which made it look bad.
Amida has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Amida. No joy for Anubis on that attempt.
Anubis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amida is fending him off so far but Anubis persists. Nope, Amida circles away and we're back to standing.
Amida with the counter takedown but Anubis avoids it easily.
Amida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anubis leaves Amida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anubis.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but Amida shows good takedown defense.
Amida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T7#
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amida with the counter takedown but Anubis avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Anubis. No joy for Amida on that attempt.
Amida slaps away a takedown attempt from Anubis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amida has a takedown stuffed.
Amida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anubis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anubis shoots in but Amida avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amida or perhaps it was just good defense by Anubis, which made it look bad.
Anubis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amida defends well and Anubis ends up having to push Amida into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amida gets underhooks to prevent Anubis's takedown attempt.
Amida is pressed up against the ropes. Anubis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amida down to the mat. Amida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
No luck for Amida with that takedown attempt.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but Amida shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amida or perhaps it was just good defense by Anubis, which made it look bad.
Anubis tries to counter with a takedown but Amida is quick to defend against it.
Amida shoots for a takedown but Anubis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T9#
Anubis fails with the takedown.
Amida shoots for a double leg takedown but Anubis sprawls well. He's pushed Amida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anubis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amida tries to avoid it but Anubis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amida to the ground. Amida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amida darts in looking for a takedown but Anubis gets double underhooks and turns Amida into the ropes.
Anubis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anubis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amida.
Anubis looks for a takedown but Amida sprawls well.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amida stuffs the takedown.
Anubis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anubis wants it to stay on the feet.
Anubis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amida sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anubis.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Amida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anubis.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anubis as he jumps to the side. #T10#
Anubis looks for a takedown but Amida sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amida.
Nice sprawl there from Amida as Anubis shoots in.
Amida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Amida as Anubis shoots in.
Amida shoots in but no luck this time.
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Amida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anubis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anubis wants it to stay on the feet.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amida dives in for a single leg takedown but Anubis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Anubis dives in for a single leg takedown but Amida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Amida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anubis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anubis is trying to drag Amida to the mat but Amida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T11#
Amida drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anubis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amida is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anubis is defending well.
Amida tries to score a body lock takedown but Anubis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amida can't get the takedown.
Anubis tries to score a body lock takedown but Amida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amida has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anubis after a bit of a struggle.
Anubis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T12#
Amida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anubis is looking for a takedown.
Anubis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anubis wants to take the fight to the mat but Amida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amida is pressed up against the ropes. Anubis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amida down to the mat. Amida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anubis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anubis wants it to stay on the feet.
Anubis leaves Amida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Anubis dives in and grabs Amida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amida pushes down on Anubis's head and hops out.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amida closes the distance and clinches up with Anubis, looking for a takedown. Amida pushes Anubis against the ropes but Anubis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anubis looks for a takedown but Amida sprawls well.#T13#
Amida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anubis or perhaps it was just good defense by Amida, which made it look bad.
Amida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anubis avoids it really well and circles away.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
And Amida tries to counter it with a takedown but Anubis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amida shoots in but no luck this time.
Anubis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anubis swivels and escapes.
Anubis shoots in but no luck this time.
Amida fails with the takedown.
Anubis has a takedown stuffed.
Amida dives in and grabs Anubis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes down on Amida's head and hops out.
Anubis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anubis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amida pinned against the ropes. Amida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Amida tries to counter it with a takedown but Anubis pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T14#
Amida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amida fails with a takedown attempt.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Amida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anubis slaps away a takedown attempt from Amida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anubis.
Amida has a takedown stuffed.
Amida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amida goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amida swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Anubis is heads and Amida is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Amida wins on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Minoari Amida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Anderson scores with a takedown into Amida's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amida (0) vs (2) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson 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. #SUB2#
Anderson 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. #SUB#
Amida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Amida has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson passes Amida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Amida defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amida wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amida is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anderson 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.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Amida is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (0) vs (5) Anderson#T4##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amida tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amida gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson 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.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB2#
Anderson 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.
#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amida wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Amida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Amida defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#T8##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
Amida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson prevents Amida from improving his position.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9##SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10#
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (0) vs (8) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Amida manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amida has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
Amida is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Amida is defending well. #T11#
Amida is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Amida is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Amida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Amida tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Amida is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Amida actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Amida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Amida looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Amida is defending well.
#SUB#
Amida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amida wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amida has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amida defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Elijah Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amida (0) vs (4) Borgia
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amida tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amida, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Borgia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Amida is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Borgia yanks on the arm and Amida is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Borgia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cesare Borgia!
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Amida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida misses with a head kick.
Mondragon blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mondragon moves away from the strike by Amida.
Mondragon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amida misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mondragon counters with a shoot takedown. Amida fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amida wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon stalling. #T1#
Amida wants to get back to full guard but Mondragon has mounted him!
Amida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amida is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Amida is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mondragon.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Amida.
Mondragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mondragon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Mondragon taking a breather.#TD#
Mondragon is trying to trip Amida. He has hold of a leg but Amida is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Amida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Amida working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T1#
Mondragon passes Amida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Amida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amida wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mondragon passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amida looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Mondragon wants to finish this one by submission but Amida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mondragon.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H27
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Amida throws a head kick but RooMan moves out of range.
Amida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but RooMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RooMan misses with a leg kick
and Amida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amida connects with a good right hand that stumbles RooMan. RooMan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
RooMan scores with a nice head shot.
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for RooMan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
RooMan drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
RooMan throws a right hand that Amida ducks under and follows up with a left that Amida also avoids with ease.
RooMan throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida throws a head kick that misses
and RooMan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amida thinking.
RooMan misses with an uppercut.
Amida misses the jab.
RooMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amida scores with a head kick.
RooMan looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
RooMan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
RooMan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RooMan.
Amida throws a quick counter head kick but RooMan was just out of range.
RooMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amida.
RooMan throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Amida moves away from the strike by RooMan.
Amida swinging wildly here.
Amida tries to clinch up but RooMan circles away and keeps his distance.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amida.
Jab by Amida.
Amida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
RooMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amida lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Amida misses its intended target.
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Amida tries to close the distance and clinch up but RooMan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
RooMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Amida slips a jab from RooMan.
Nice defenses there by Amida.
RooMan throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RooMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Amida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
RooMan misses with a looping left.
RooMan misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Amida digs a good hook to RooMan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RooMan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Amida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Amida lands with a kick to the temple. RooMan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
RooMan misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Australian RooMan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
RooMan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
RooMan misses with an uppercut.
Australian RooMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amida misses with a head kick.
A left lands for RooMan.
A head kick by Amida misses
and RooMan counters with a left and a right that stings Amida.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
RooMan misses with a low kick.
As RooMan looks to move away, Amida throws a big counter combo but RooMan just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by RooMan.
Amida moves out of range as RooMan strikes.
Amida looks to throw the jab but RooMan is out of range.
Amida staying out of range there.
Amida throws a jab when RooMan was well out of range.
Amida backing away here, and RooMan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by RooMan. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida tries to clinch up.
Amida moves away from the strike by RooMan.
Amida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amida misses with the combination.
#T1#
RooMan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amida moves away from the strike by RooMan.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from RooMan misses its intended target.
RooMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and RooMan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
RooMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
RooMan misses with a straight left.
Amida tries to move into range but RooMan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
RooMan blocks a head kick by Amida.
No joy there for Amida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amida throws a series of punches but RooMan moves out of range.
Amida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Amida. Those never looked like landing.
Amida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and RooMan moves out of range easily.
RooMan misses with an uppercut.
RooMan throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
RooMan connects with a single shot there.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
RooMan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Amida throws a nice looking combination but RooMan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from RooMan finds it's way round the side to connect with Amida's head.
RooMan lands with an uppercut that bounces Amida off the ropes and back into range.
RooMan throws a nice looking combination but Amida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amida throws a combination. RooMan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and RooMan moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RooMan.
RooMan avoids the head kick by Amida.
Amida misses with a head kick.
RooMan misses the shot to the body.
RooMan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Australian RooMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
RooMan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amida misses with a combination
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Amida lands with a right hand.
RooMan lands a jab to Amida's midsection.
Amida lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Amida misses.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RooMan throws a big shot that misses.
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RooMan lands an overhand right.
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RooMan.
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!
RooMan catches Amida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amida tries to close the distance and clinch but RooMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and RooMan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as RooMan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amida doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from RooMan misses its intended target. #T1#
Amida misses with a head kick.
RooMan throws a big shot that misses.
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from RooMan.
Amida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
RooMan lands with a cross.
RooMan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
RooMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
RooMan misses with an uppercut.
RooMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
RooMan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Amida moves into the clinch.
Amida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RooMan has him pressed against the ropes.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as RooMan controls the action.
#T2#
Amida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Amida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amida swings away with a body shot that misses
and RooMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
RooMan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
RooMan throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at RooMan.
RooMan misses with a series of wild punches.
Amida tries to clinch but RooMan moves away
and RooMan counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by RooMan as he connects with a hook.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
RooMan misses the shot to the body.
RooMan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RooMan.
RooMan fails to land with a series of punches.
RooMan slips under a jab.
Amida slips a straight right by RooMan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Australian RooMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got RooMan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Australian RooMan!
During a confident post fight interview, Australian RooMan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Amida throws a lazy head kick
and Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Louis's hands.
Louis tries to move into range but Amida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amida avoids the head kick by Louis.
Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Louis throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amida swings widly with a right hand
and Louis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Amida lands a head kick!
Louis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Amida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Louis misses the target.
Amida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Louis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Amida blocks the low kick.
Amida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Louis throws a looping overhand right but Amida ducks down to avoid it.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Amida throws a head kick that misses
and Louis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Amida takes the fight into the clinch.
Louis dodges an elbow strike from Amida.
#BC#
Amida manages to break the clinch.
Amida scores with a hook.
Amida blocks a head kick by Louis.
Louis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Louis blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Louis moves out of range easily.
Amida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Louis.
Amida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amida doesn't manage to clinch there - Louis circles away.
Amida fails to land with a series of punches.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida checks a low kick from Louis.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Amida blocks the low kick.
Louis slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
Louis doesn't manage to clinch there - Amida circles away.
Amida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Louis.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amida.
#CL2#
Louis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Amida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Amida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Louis throws a low kick but Amida avoids it.
Amida throws a counter high kick but Louis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Amida throws a shot to the body.
Amida throws a head kick that half lands.
Amida with a jab.
No joy there for Amida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Louis tries a quick counter leg kick but Amida is wise to it.
Louis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida checks a low kick from Louis.
Louis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Louis lands a jab to Amida's midsection.
Amida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Amida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Louis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Amida moves out of range easily.
Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amida.
Amida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Louis.#CL#
Amida closes the distance and clinches.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Louis's elbow.
Louis prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.
Louis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Louis trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Louis fails to land.
Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Louis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amida's efforts to push away.
Amida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Amida.
Louis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Louis prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Amida.
Amida blocks a body shot from Louis.
Amida has had enough of the clinch but Louis keeps him there for the moment.
Amida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amida takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida avoiding damage as Louis throws knees to the body.
Amida misses with some punches.
Louis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amida avoids it.
Louis prevents a body shot from Amida.
Amida tries a body shot but Louis blocks it.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida tries to break the clinch but Louis is controlling the position.
Louis gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amida with a knee to the head.
Louis tries a knee to the head but Amida blocks it.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amida.
Amida tries a body shot but Louis blocks it.
Amida wants to break free but Louis has control.
Minoari Amida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louis's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Amida.
Amida tries to clinch there but Louis circles away.
Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amida slips a straight right by Louis.
Amida seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Amida avoids the head kick by Louis.
Amida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Amida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis keeps the fight on the outside.
Louis throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Louis cracks Amida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tom Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Amida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis throws a head kick but Amida moves out of range.
Amida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Louis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Louis moves out of range easily.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Louis! But no joy.
Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoari Amida is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Louis throws out a leg kick but Amida moves out of range and Louis only half commits.
Louis misses with a body kick.
Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amida is able to avoid easily.
Louis throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amida is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Louis moves out of range easily.
Louis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minoari Amida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida moves away from the strike by Louis.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Louis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Louis scrambles back to his feet.
Louis swings widly with a right hand
and Amida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Amida tries to clinch but Louis moves out of range.
Amida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoari Amida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amida 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoari Amida!
A very excited looking Minoari Amida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tom Louis was interviewed post fight and said 'As much as I want to I just don't have the chin to keep going. I love you all but this is my last fight'. |
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Event:
H20
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kanaani dodges the punch combination from Amida.
Amida is looking to clinch but Kanaani is avoiding it.
Kanaani misses the jab.
Amida lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani throws a right hand that Amida ducks under and follows up with a left that Amida also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Amida.
Amida jabs Kanaani right on the nose. Kanaani blinks but takes it well.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanaani circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida lands with a kick to the temple. Kanaani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Amida misses with a body shot.
Amida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida slips under a jab.#T1#
Kanaani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanaani misses with a hook
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kanaani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kanaani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amida scores with the left hand. Kanaani knows he should have avoided that one.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amida jabs Kanaani right on the nose. Kanaani blinks but takes it well.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amida misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida throws a combination that misses
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanaani misses the target.
Amida throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Amida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kanaani missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Amida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanaani, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Amida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Amida blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amida. Kanaani does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Amida forces Kanaani back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanaani.
Kanaani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Kanaani moves out of range easily.
Kanaani misses with a straight left.
Kanaani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanaani lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida scores with a head kick. Kanaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amida defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand.
Amida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amida throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kanaani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amida works the jab nicely.
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
letting Amida counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Amida coming out on top.
Kanaani avoids the head kick by Amida.
#CL#
Amida clinches up with Kanaani and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kanaani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
Kanaani is pushing Amida up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanaani avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kanaani.
#BC#
Amida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kanaani tries to land a leg kick but Amida saw it coming and moves away.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Amida's shoulder, as Amida tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.#CL#
Amida rushes Kanaani and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Amida missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kanaani. #BC#
Amida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minoari Amida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanaani lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kanaani's head.
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amida tries to clinch up.
Amida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amida cracks a nice hook into Kanaani's ribs.
Amida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amida throws a nice looking combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amida lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida throws a nice looking combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanaani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Amida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanaani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amida on the side of the head.
Amida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanaani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Amida.
A combination from Amida does no damage.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kanaani! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
Minoari Amida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amida scores with a head kick. Kanaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Amida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minoari Amida is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Amida moves out of range.
Kanaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Amida.
Kanaani blocks a head kick by Amida.
#CL#
Amida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanaani, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kanaani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Amida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanaani throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.
Amida avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Amida.
Amida scores with a shot to the body.
Kanaani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani misses with a right hand
and Amida counters with a one-two to the body.
Amida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanaani. Kanaani obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Amida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kanaani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amida misses with a head kick.
Kanaani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amida in his tracks. #CL#
Amida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amida crunches a lovely knee into Kanaani's ribcage.#BC#
Amida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amida moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
Amida darts in trying to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a really nice looking cross but Amida seems unphased.
#T2#
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
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!
Kanaani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kanaani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kanaani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanaani throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Amida.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
enabling Amida to counter with a crisp jab.
Amida tries to clinch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanaani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoari Amida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amida 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Telushikin slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Telushikin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amida with a body shot.
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Telushikin's sensitive parts.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Amida.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Telushikin.
Amida lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Amida is looking to clinch but Telushikin is avoiding it.
Amida is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Telushikin misses.#CL#
Amida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Telushikin looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida lands with a left to the head.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Amida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amida cracks Telushikin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Amida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Amida is working Telushikin over against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Amida.
#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
A short uppercut from Amida.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Amida finish him?
Amida connects with a knee to the head.
Amida has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Telushikin to the canvas! Can Telushikin beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Telushikin was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Amida is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Minoari Amida!
A very excited looking Minoari Amida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
H13
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Rossiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida works over Rossiter's head and body with a nice combination.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Rossiter takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Amida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rossiter avoids the head kick by Amida.
Rossiter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amida works over Rossiter's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amida connects with a solid leg kick.
Amida misses with a double jab.
Rossiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Rossiter tenderised Amida's leg. Amida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amida lands a head kick. Rossiter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossiter misses with a wild body shot.
Amida tries to clinch up but Rossiter circles away and keeps his distance.
Amida avoids a kick to the body.
Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2#
Amida rushes Rossiter and presses him up against the ropes.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Amida as the two fighters clinch.
Amida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Amida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amida lands an uppercut.
Amida lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Amida scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amida.
Rossiter lands a body shot.
Our sources have told us that Rossiter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Amida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amida lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amida lands a good knee to the midsection. Rossiter won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amida.
A knee to the head by Amida.
#CUT2#It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
Amida managing to block the knees to the body from Rossiter.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Amida's ribcage. Amida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amida gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A knee to the head by Amida.
Amida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossiter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossiter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amida gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida avoids the elbow strike from Rossiter, against the ropes.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Amida.
Amida lands a shot to the body.
Amida with a knee to the head.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Amida.
Rossiter is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Amida.
Amida landing knees to the head.
Amida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amida scores with a knee to the head.
Amida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Amida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amida pushes Rossiter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossiter wants to stall.
Rossiter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amida presses Rossiter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amida lands a nice uppercut.
Amida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Amida landing knees to the head.
Rossiter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amida avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Rossiter.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Nice body punch from Rossiter.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Rossiter takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoari Amida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossiter misses with some punches.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes. #T1#
Rossiter is trying to stall.
Rossiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amida.
Nice body punch from Amida.
Rossiter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amida avoids it.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Amida.
Amida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amida scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Amida breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Rossiter with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Rossiter looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Rossiter get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Rossiter is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Rossiter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossiter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rossiter seems to have got his legs back now.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amida tries to clinch but Rossiter is having none of it.
Amida connects with a high kick.
Amida connects with the punch.
Amida misses with a wild combination.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Amida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossiter swings for the body but Amida moves out of range.
Amida shapes to counter with a head kick.
Amida throws a right and a left that Rossiter avoids nicely. #CL2#
Amida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amida.
Amida digs a right hand underneath Rossiter's ribcage. Rossiter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Amida.
Amida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rossiter's face.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Amida lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Amida.
Amida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amida cracks Rossiter with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Rossiter goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Rossiter wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Minoari Amida!
An out of breath Minoari Amida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
H9
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amida avoids the head kick by Kin.
Kin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Amida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amida throws a body punch but Kin moves out of range.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Kin moves out of range easily.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Amida avoids the head kick by Kin.
Amida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kin's head.#CL#
Amida has closed the distance and engaged Kin in a clinch.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amida lands a good knee to the midsection. Kin won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Amida.
Kin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amida scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Knees to the body from Amida.
Kin looks winded!
Amida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Amida cracks Kin with a nice body shot.
Amida connects with a knee to the head.
Amida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Kin is rocked!
Amida is leaning against Kin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Amida finish him?
Amida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Our sources have told us that Amida has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Amida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Amida.
Nice body punch from Amida.
Nice body punch from Amida. #T2#
Amida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kin's face.
#CUT#It looks like Berto Kin has been cut.
Amida scores with a hook to the body.
Amida gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Amida.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amida.
Amida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amida obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Amida.
Amida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Amida.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amida.
Amida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berto Kin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Amida moves into the clinch.
Amida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Amida.
Minoari Amida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amida obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amida.
Amida scores a nice knee to the body.
Amida lands with a light punch inside.
Amida with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida is working Kin over against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Amida.
Kin is breathing heavily.
Amida connects with a knee to the head.
Amida working Kin over with knees to the body.#T1#
Amida working Kin over with knees to the body.
Amida working Kin over with knees to the body.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
Amida is controlling Kin's neck. Amida unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Kin goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
H5
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Heart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Amida misses with a wild combination.
Amida cracks a nice hook into Heart's ribs.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heart. That's going to slow Amida down.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Amida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Amida drives through and clinches with Heart against the ropes.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Heart avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Amida has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Amida lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like That Heart has been cut.
Heart slows down the pace here.
Heart misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida is pushing Heart up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heart blocking some punches.
#T1#
Amida swings wildly with an uppercut but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida prevents a body shot from Heart.
Amida prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart tries a body shot but Amida blocks it.
Amida misses with a punch to the body.
Heart looking to stall.
Amida missing with knees to the body.
Heart presses Amida against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Heart on the inside.
Amida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Heart.
Heart misses with some punches.
Amida presses Heart against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heart is defending well for now.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Heart controls the action.
A short left from Amida.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Heart gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Amida scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Heart slows down the pace here.
Amida lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heart lands a nice uppercut.
Heart working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Heart.
Amida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Heart.
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on That Heart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heart.
Heart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amida.
Amida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heart's head.
Heart looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Heart is looking to score with low kicks.
As Heart looks to move away, Amida throws a big counter combo but Heart just gets out of the way.
Heart takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Amida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amida misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Heart.
Heart has a couple of punches blocked by Amida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart avoiding damage as Amida throws knees to the body.
Amida landing knees to the head.
Amida lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Heart lands a shoulder strike.
Amida blocking some punches.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
Amida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heart's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Amida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heart working aggressively here.
Amida lands a knee to the head.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida lands a shoulder strike.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Amida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Heart misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Heart.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Heart tries a body shot but Amida blocks it.
Heart taking a breather.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Amida lands a nice uppercut.
Amida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heart lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amida.
Amida blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heart.
Amida blocks a body shot from Heart.
Amida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Heart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amidas head.
Heart lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but That Heart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on That Heart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Amida - just one landing.
Heart jabs at Amida's body.
Amida swinging wildly here.
Heart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Heart forces Amida back against the ropes and clinches.
Heart misses with the head strike.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Amida controls the action.
Amida misses with a punch to the body.
Heart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
Amida takes a shot to the head.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Heart misses with some punches.
That Heart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heart lands with a short shot to the head.
Heart lands an uppercut.
Amida misses with a body punch.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Heart back against the ropes.
Amida prevents a body shot from Heart.
Heart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heart is keeping busy.
Heart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amida lands with a left to the head.
Heart throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Amida blocks a body shot from Heart.
Still in the clinch, Heart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida throws a head punch that misses.
Heart misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Heart gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Heart digs a right hand underneath Amida's ribcage. Amida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heart blocks it with crossed arms.
Amida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Heart gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Heart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heart lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amida.
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heart stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
That Heart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
H2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Heart misses with a jab to the body
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like That Heart has been cut.
Heart misses with a low kick.
Heart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Heart gets tackled into the ropes by Amida. Amida maintains the clinch.
Heart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A short uppercut from Amida.
Heart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amida takes a shot to the head.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Amida working aggressively here.
Amida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amida wants to get back to striking at distance but Heart won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida has a couple of punches blocked by Heart.
Amida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amida misses with the head strike.
Amida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heart.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Heart back against the ropes. #T1#
Amida takes a shot to the head.
Heart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amida can't break the clinch.
Heart is working Amida over against the ropes.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Amida controls the action.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heart blocks a body shot from Amida.
Amida misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heart.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida takes a shot to the head.
Amida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heart has Amida pressed against the ropes, preventing Amida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amida is working Heart over against the ropes.
Heart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heart tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Heart back against the ropes.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Heart controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Heart.
Nice body punch from Heart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Amida.
Heart lands a body punch.
Amida tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heart has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Heart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that That Heart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on That Heart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amida tries to clinch there but Heart circles away.
Heart throws a quick counter head kick but Amida was just out of range.
Amida blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Amida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amida tries to clinch
and Heart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amida scores with the left hand. Heart knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Amida rushes Heart and presses him up against the ropes.
Amida is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Heart lands a body shot.
Amida tries a body shot but Heart blocks it.
Heart scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Amida breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heart throws a head kick that misses.
Amida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida works over Heart's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Heart.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Amida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Amida.
Amida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heart.
Amida is looking to clinch. #CL#
Heart moves into the clinch.
Heart blocks a body shot from Amida.
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Amida is looking to break free of the clinch but Heart has double underhooks.
Heart lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Amida breaks from the clinch.
Heart looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Heart connects with a solid leg kick.
That Heart is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Heart takes one to the chin there.
Amida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heart's head.#CL#
Heart closes the distance and clinches.
That Heart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
Heart prevents a body shot from Amida.
Heart tries a body shot but Amida blocks it.
Amida is trying to break free.
Amida is trying to break free.
Heart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heart misses with a body punch.
Amida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Amida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that That Heart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on That Heart's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heart tries to land a body kick
and Amida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amida wants to clinch up but Heart keeps it at a distance.
Amida moves in looking to clinch but Heart pushes him off.
Amida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Amida darts in and clinches Heart up against the ropes.
Heart working aggressively here.
Heart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amida is trying to push Heart away but Heart has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Amida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heart has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart tries a body shot but Amida blocks it.
Heart misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Heart.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Heart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##BC2#
Amida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That Heart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amida moves out of range of the body kick.
Amida wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heart thows a body kick. Amida tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Amida.#CL2#
Amida has managed to clinch.
Heart misses with a punch to the body.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Amida controls the action.
Amida lands a hook that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
Heart struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
#T2#
Heart misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Heart.
Amida is trying to force a seperation but Heart has the dominant position.
Heart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
A short right from Amida on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amida.
Heart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amida's efforts to push away.
Amida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heart has him pressed against the ropes.
Amida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heart blocks an uppercut.
Amida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heart backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Heart.
Heart can't find room to land a body shot as Amida controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoari Amida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... That Heart!
That Heart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Minoari Amida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Amida moves into range and clinches up with Ozymandias.#TD#
Amida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Amida manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amida (4) vs (0) Ozymandias
What's Ozymandias going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
Ozymandias sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Ozymandias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Amida keeps him under control.
Ozymandias wants to sweep but Amida has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (7) vs (0) Ozymandias
Amida is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amida controlling the action here.
Ozymandias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Ozymandias wants to improve his position but Amida is controlling well.
Amida is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Amida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Amida is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amida trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Amida being controlled here momentarily.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ozymandias is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amida (7) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ozymandias is thwarting Amida's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Amida wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Amida is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amida (7) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Ozymandias fails to advance to Amida's back.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Amida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Ozymandias has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias mounts Amida! Really nice guard pass there!
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Amida is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Ozymandias controlling the position easily from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
More stalling from Ozymandias.#T9#
Ozymandias with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Amida can't escape the position.
Ozymandias wants to take Amida's back here but Amida is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amida is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10##T11#
Ozymandias works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Amida (7) vs (8) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Amida buck him off. #T12##T13#
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Amida looks to control.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Ozymandias on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Amida is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Amida trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Amida tries to break free.
Ozymandias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
The adventures of Ozymandias the control monster continue. Boring.
Amida just trying to survive but Ozymandias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Amida tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 8 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cyrus Ozymandias made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Kuti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Amida.#CL#
Amida takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Amida avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Amida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Amida throws a hook but Kuti avoids it easily.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuti as he connects with a hook.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amida.
Amida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kuti punishes Amida's body with a nice straight punch.
Amida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuti. That did some damage!
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amida scores with a nice strike.
Amida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Amida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuti doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Kuti down.
Amida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Amida. That snapped Kuti's head back.
#T3#
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Kuti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amida can pounce on him.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Amida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Kuti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#Minoari Amida's cut is getting worse.
Kuti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti cracks Amida with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida connects with a single shot there.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.#T4#
Amida looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Amida as he connects with a hook.
Amida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida throws a big shot that misses.
Amida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amida wants to clinch up but Kuti keeps it at a distance.
Kuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
A big right from Kuti misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Amida tenderised Kuti's leg. Kuti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amida tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Kuti moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amida's head backwards.#ROC2#Amida is rocked!
Amida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Amida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kuti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fela Kuti thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Amida misses with a body kick.
Doomsday wants to counter the offense by Amida and move into the clinch position.
Jab from Amida.
Amida scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Amida misses the target.
Amida scores with a spinning back kick!
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Amida is avoiding it.
Amida is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Doomsday as he checks the leg kick.
Amida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Amida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Doomsday has Amida up against the cage in a clinch.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Amida lands with a left to the head.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amida.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Doomsday avoids the damage to the body.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida misses with a body punch.
Amida avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Amida blocks it.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Amida misses with the head strike.
Amida scores with a shot to the side of Doomsday's head.
Doomsday avoiding damage as Amida throws knees to the body.
Doomsday pushes Amida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Amida blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Amida.
Doomsday landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doomsday working Amida over with knees to the body.
Amida pushes Doomsday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Doomsday fails to land.
Amida is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amida blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Amida.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Amida is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Amida is blocking nicely.
Amida tries a body shot but Doomsday blocks it.
Doomsday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Doomsday avoids the damage to the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Amida blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Doomsday.
A short left from Amida.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doomsday lands a good knee to the midsection. Amida won't want to take too many of those.
Amida managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
#BC#
Amida breaks from the clinch.
Amida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses.
Amida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amida looks to land a left hand but Doomsday moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Doomsday drives through and clinches with Amida against the cage.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday. #T4#
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Amida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amida blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday is working Amida over against the cage.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday lands with a short shot to the head.
Doomsday throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
Amida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Doomsday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amida connects with a solid leg kick.
Amida tests Doomsday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amida avoids the head kick by Doomsday.
Amida keeps the fight on the outside.
Amida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doomsday has time to react.
Doomsday misses with a low kick as Amida jumps back.
Amida misses with a kick to the body.
Minoari Amida is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida wants to slow Doomsday down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Amida.
Doomsday misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Amida throws a push kick but Doomsday slaps the foot to one side.
Amida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Doomsday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amida, pushing him back against the cage.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Doomsday tries to land knees in the clinch but Amida avoids the damage to the body.
Amida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Amida stalling in the clinch but Doomsday improves position.
Amida scores with a shot to the side of Doomsday's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Doomsday in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Amida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Amida misses with a looping right.
Amida is looking to land body kicks.
Amida throws an overhand right that lands on Doomsday's shoulder, as Doomsday tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Doomsday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amida is defending well for now.
Amida throws a head punch that misses.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Amida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Amida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amida.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Amida blocks with his arms.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
A short right from Amida on the inside.
A short right from Amida.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Amida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amida avoids it.
Doomsday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amida is trying to break the clinch but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doomsday obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Doomsday controls the action.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Doomsday.
Amida looking to stall.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doomsday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doomsday lands a right hand.
Doomsday lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Amida.
Amida tries to work over Doomsday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amida avoids the body shot from Doomsday.
Doomsday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doomsday lands a head kick. Amida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doomsday throws a head kick but Amida moves out of range.
Amida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Amida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Amida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doomsday, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Amida lands a right hand.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
#T1#
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Amida blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
Doomsday managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Doomsday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amida wants to break free but Doomsday has control.
Doomsday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amida has a couple of punches blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday lands with a left to the head.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Thanos Doomsday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Amida.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doomsday obliges.
Amida is trying to maintain a safe position but Doomsday gets an underhook and turns Amida into the cage.
Doomsday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Amida tries to circle away but Doomsday has him pinned against the cage.
Amida avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Amida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doomsday.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Amida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amida misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doomsday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amida avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Amida lands a body punch.
Amida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doomsday blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Doomsday avoids the damage to the body.
Amida wants to stall.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doomsday crunches a lovely knee into Amida's ribcage.
Amida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amida blocks it with crossed arms.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but Doomsday blocks with his arms.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Amida blocks with his arms.
Amida working aggressively here.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doomsday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thanos Doomsday made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
Amida tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amida is looking for the big counter here.
Amida throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida lunges at Kostov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostov's hand.
Amida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amida throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Kostov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.#T1#
Jab, jab by Kostov - just one landing.
Kostov scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Amida throws a series of punches but Kostov avoids them all with ease.
Amida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Amida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov swings for the body but Amida moves out of range.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Amida.
Amida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kostov throws a push kick but Amida slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Amida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amida motions for Kostov to come forward. Amida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kostov is looking to chop away at Amida's legs.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amida! But no joy.
Nice cross by Kostov.
Amida looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida misses with a low kick.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Amida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amida scores with a head kick. Kostov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amida takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Amida misses with a hook.
Kostov throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kostov.
#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amida.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amida thumps Kostov with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Amida.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov lands a slapping body shot.
Amida throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amida throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Amida misses the target.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Kostov misses.
Amida cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov blocks a jab.#T4#
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Amida misses with a low kick.
Amida tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Kostov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kostov duly obliges.
Amida lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostov off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostov scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida throws a low kick but Kostov moves out of range easily.
Amida misses with a straight left.
Kostov walks into a straight right hand from Amida.
Amida blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Amida's head back.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida checks a leg kick nicely.
Amida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Kostov wants to land a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Amida throws out a counter right but Kostov avoids it with no problem.
Amida throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Amida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostov thumps Amida with a low kick.
Amida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Kostov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amida, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Kostov to work.
Amida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Amida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kostov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostov defending well as Amida loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
Kostov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
Kostov leaning against his opponent.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida looking to slow down the pace here.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot. #T3#
Amida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov pushes Amida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostov gets an underhook and turns Amida into the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank. #T4#
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amida lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostov as Amida tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amida lands a right hand.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida is breathing heavily.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida has had enough of the clinch but Kostov keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amida misses with a low kick as Kostov jumps back.
Kostov blocks a leg kick.
Amida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kostov if he has to take too many more of those.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Kostov connects with a body shot that sends Amida's belly button to the back.
Kostov is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.#CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kostov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostov avoids the damage to the body.
Amida working Kostov over with knees to the body.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank.
Amida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Amida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amida slips under a jab.
Kostov checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Amida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov throws a series of punches but Amida moves out of range.
And Amida responds with a good body kick, but Kostov manages to step out the way in time.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kostov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov moves out of range as Amida throws a body kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida feints a counter leg kick.
Amida throws a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov lands with an uppercut that bounces Amida off the cage and back into range.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov checks a low kick from Amida.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Kostov throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Kostov connects with a single shot there.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Amida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Amida tries to move into range but Kostov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostov's sensitive parts.
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.
Amida misses with a body shot.
Amida misses with a looping right.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Amida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
Kostov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Amida misses
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
A jab from Kostov finds it's way through Amida's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
A very excited looking Pavel Kostov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mukunzi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amida is able to avoid easily.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a low kick but Amida moves out of range easily.
Mukunzi loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
Amida works Mukunzi's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amida's head.
Amida lands with a hook. Mukunzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mukunzi cracks a nice hook into Amida's ribs.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mukunzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amida looks to throw the jab but Mukunzi is out of range.
Mukunzi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Amida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
Mukunzi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Amida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amida tries to work over Mukunzi's front leg with a kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Amida checks a leg kick.
Amida misses with a hook. Mukunzi ducked under it nicely.
Mukunzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amida in his tracks.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Mukunzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Jab by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mukunzi tries to score with a low kick but Amida moves his leg out of the way.
Amida misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Mukunzi as he connects with a hook.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Amida's body.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Mukunzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mukunzi missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Amida off the cage and back into range.
Amida throws a hook to the side of Mukunzi's head but Mukunzi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Mukunzi misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Amida misses.
Mukunzi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mukunzi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amida throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amida staying out of range there.
Mukunzi tries to land a leg kick but Amida saw it coming and moves away.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amida throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Mukunzi delivers a nice body kick.
Amida avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Amida slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Mukunzi misses. #T4#
Amida slips under a jab from Mukunzi.
Amida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida loads up on a big right hand but Mukunzi slips the punch.
Mukunzi misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida with a nice calf kick.
Mukunzi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mukunzi throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida with the inside leg kick.
Amida just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida cracks Mukunzi with a good jab.
Mukunzi lands with a straight right. Amida didn't see that one coming.
Amida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Mukunzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mukunzi looks to land a combination but Amida avoids it well.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi 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.#R2#
Mukunzi works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mukunzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
Amida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amida is looking to chop away at Mukunzi's legs.
Mukunzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mukunzi throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mukunzi.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi lands with an overhand left.
Mukunzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Amida.
Mukunzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mukunzi lands a nice looking body shot.
Amida moves out of range as Mukunzi strikes.#T1#
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mukunzi has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mukunzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Amida.
Mukunzi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mukunzi throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mukunzi throws a good cross that connects.
Amida tries a low kick but Mukunzi avoids it.
Salomon Mukunzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida lands a jab to the head.
Mukunzi moves out of range of the leg kick from Amida.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.#T2#
Amida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Salomon Mukunzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida throws a low kick, looking for Mukunzi's leg but Mukunzi calmly moves out of range.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mukunzi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amida slips a straight right by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amida to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mukunzi lands with a nice body punch.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Amida.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
and Mukunzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Amida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Mukunzi misses. #T3#
Mukunzi tries to bum rush Amida with a series of wild strikes but Amida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mukunzi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mukunzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Amida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amida feints a counter leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Amida checks it.
Mukunzi throws out a powerful jab.
Mukunzi misses the shot to the body.
Amida misses the body punch
and Mukunzi counters with a left and a right that stings Amida.
Amida avoids the body shot from Mukunzi.
Amida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Amida is looking to slow Mukunzi down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Mukunzi.
A countering left hand to the body from Amida misses.
Mukunzi throws a shot to the body.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Amida moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
Mukunzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Mukunzi. Amida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mukunzi lands an overhand right.
Mukunzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Amida slips under a jab.
Mukunzi misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salomon Mukunzi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amida.
Mukunzi throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Amida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mukunzi moves away.
Amida with a hook.
Mukunzi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amida counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mukunzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Mukunzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mukunzi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amida. #T1#
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mukunzi.
Amida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Amida as he checks the leg kick.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mukunzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukunzi digs a good hook to Amida's body.
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi lands a nice hook to Amida's body. Amida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mukunzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mukunzi checks a leg kick.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
Mukunzi is looking to counter punch.
Mukunzi misses with a leg kick.
Mukunzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amida circles away quickly and effectively.
Mukunzi throws a hook but Amida blocks it.#T2#
Amida blocks the body kick.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mukunzi's knee momentarily.
Amida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Amida slips a jab from Mukunzi.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Mukunzi is wise to it.
Amida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mukunzi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amida swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
Amida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Amida strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Mukunzi lands.
Amida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Amida.
Mukunzi misses with an uppercut.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big right from Mukunzi misses.
Amida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Amida finds it's way through Mukunzi's defenses.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mukunzi throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salomon Mukunzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws an off balance right hand
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mukunzi looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Mukunzi.
Amida throws a shot from downtown. Mukunzi moves away and avoids it.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Mukunzi throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
Amida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mukunzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Amida scores with a leg kick.
Amida throws a solid leg kick but Mukunzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amida.
It looked like Mukunzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mukunzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Mukunzi.
Amida misses with a straight left.
Mukunzi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Mukunzi blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida blocks a leg kick.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Mukunzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salomon Mukunzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mukunzi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salomon Mukunzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Salomon Mukunzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA Overkill: Polus v Johnson
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Amida scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida misses with a hook
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Costeau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amida moves away from the strike by Costeau.
Amida wants to counter the offense by Costeau and move into the clinch position.
Amida throws a combination that misses
and Costeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amida digs a good hook to Costeau's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Costeau cracks Amida with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Costeau has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amida to stand back up!#ROC#Amida is rocked!
Amida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida is still on wobbly legs! Can Costeau finish him?
Amida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amida seems to have recovered his senses.
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau misses the jab.
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.#T1#
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amida clobbers Costeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costeau moves out of range as Amida throws a body kick.
Crunch! Costeau slams his shin into Amida's torso.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amida scores with a nice right hand.
Amida lands with a straight right. Costeau didn't see that one coming.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Amida motions for Costeau to come forward. Amida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amida takes a swing at Costeau's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Amida clinches with his opponent.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Amida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Costeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amida slips a jab from Costeau.
Costeau blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Amida has Costeau up against the cage in a clinch.
Amida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costeau misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amida. #BC2#
Amida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Costeau throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Amida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amida throws a jab when Costeau was well out of range.
That kick from Amida tenderised Costeau's leg. Costeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amida.
A jab from Amida misses.
Amida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Minoari Amida's cut even more.
Amida throws an overhand right that lands on Costeau's shoulder, as Costeau tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amida throws a shot from downtown. Costeau moves away and avoids it.
Amida scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costeau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Costeau drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Costeau counters with a nice right hand that sends Amida toppling to the canvas! Amida scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Costeau finish him?!
Amida misses with a leg kick
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Minoari Amida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Amida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Costeau counters with a crisp right that sends Amida to the canvas! Costeau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
A victorious Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus scores with a shot to the body.
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
Polus just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus lands with a hook. Amida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amida lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polus to score with a decent uppercut.
Polus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Polus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amida moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Amida needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Polus throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amida.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida lands a leg kick that knocks Polus off balance momentarily.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Polus just manages to avoid it.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
Amida misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoari Amida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Polus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amida.
Amida throws a leg kick but Polus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Polus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amida or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida misses with the head strike.
Polus struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Polus is looking for a takedown.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Polus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amida.
Polus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Amida back against the cage.
Polus prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.
Amida taking a breather.
Amida misses with the head strike.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida tries a knee to the head but Polus blocks it.
Amida lands with a light punch inside.
Polus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida working aggressively here.
Amida pushes Polus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Polus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Amida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Polus looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Amida is trying to defend against the choke here but Polus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Polus Tightens the hold and Amida taps out furiously! Polus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amida throws a body shot but no joy.
Muromets moves forwards but Amida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muromets with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amida to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Amida lands a big right hand that sends Muromets crashing to the mat! Amida stays standing though and waves Muromets back to his feet!#ROC#Muromets is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida throws an uppercut from hell that sends Muromets clean off his feet! He's out cold! Amida stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amida's sensitive parts.
Amida throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Amida flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Amida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Amida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida checks a leg kick nicely.
Amida thinks about the counter body kick.
Amida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amida walks into a left hand.
Amida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well. #T1#
Johnson catches Amida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Amida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Amida moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amida! But no joy.
Amida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lunges at Amida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amida's hand.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amida.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head kick from Amida lands but Johnson takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Amida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amida throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Amida moved away.
Jab from Johnson.
A left lands for Johnson.
Amida drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Amida knows he should have avoided that one.
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson thumps Amida with a low kick.#T3#
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Amida counters with a thumping low kick.
Amida misses with a low kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amida has time to react.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Amida moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Amida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amida moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Amida throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Amida down.
Johnson sizes up Amida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amida throws a head kick that half lands.
Amida throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amida staying out of range there.
Amida feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Amida takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amida takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Amida checks a leg kick nicely.
Amida thinks about the counter body kick.
Amida walks into a jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amida under the eye.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Amida jumps back.
Amida tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Amida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Johnson thumps Amida with a low kick.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amida on the side of the head.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Amida's defenses.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Amida's defenses.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amida blocks a leg kick.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amida's sensitive parts.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amida. #T2#
That kick from Johnson tenderised Amida's leg. Amida is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Amida misses the target.
Kareem Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Amida seems unphased.
Amida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amida lands a high kick!
Amida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amida throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Johnson throws a hook but Amida blocks it.#T3#
Johnson clobbers Amida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Amida moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
It seemed like Amida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Amida checks it.
And Amida responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Amida.
Johnson is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
Johnson catches Amida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Amida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amida's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Amida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Amida with an uppercut!
Amida misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amida's knee momentarily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Amida.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson backing away here, and Amida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Amida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amida throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson tries a low kick but Amida avoids it.
Amida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Johnson thumps Amida with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Amida wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tests Amida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Amida misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson thumps Amida with a low kick.#T2#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amida's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Amida.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson wants to slow Amida down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Amida slips a jab from Johnson.
Amida throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Amida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amida.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Amida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amida thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Amida misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Amida counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Amida counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Amida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Amida looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Amida moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Amida's leg but Amida calmly moves out of range.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Amida counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amida. That did some damage!
Amida slips a jab from Johnson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Amida down.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amida moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Amida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson cracks Amida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Amida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmida.
Amida throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tests Amida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Amida down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amida. That one must have hurt.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Amida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Good work by Amida as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson backing away here, and Amida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Amida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
And Amida responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Amida's leg. Amida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson cracks Amida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Amida's front leg but catches the back leg as Amida tries to avoid it. #T4#
Amida blocks a leg kick.
Amida is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Amida misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida staying out of range there.
Johnson throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Amida tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida counters with a body kick.
Amida misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson had his way with Minoari Amida in that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Johnson sizes up Amida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Amida's head back.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.
Amida counters with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amida lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Amida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Amida walks into a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amida! But no joy.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amida looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amida's sensitive parts.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amida.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Johnson moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Amida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Amida blocks the leg kick.
Amida throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson motions for Amida to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson checks a low kick from Amida.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Kareem Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amida is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
A leg kick checked by Amida.#T4#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Amida didn't see that one coming.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Amida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Amida ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amida.
Nice cross by Amida.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Amida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!
Kareem Johnson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kareem Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Amida needs to keep his hands up - Ramathorn had a free shot at his head there.
Amida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ramathorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amida tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves away
and Ramathorn counters with a left to the body.
Ramathorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amida.
Ramathorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amida circles away quickly and effectively.
Amida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amida misses with the body kick
and Ramathorn counters with a series of strikes. Amida will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramathorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramathorn misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Amida finds it's way through Ramathorn's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
Amida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amida lands an overhand right.
Amida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amida.
Amida scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida lands the left hand.
Ramathorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amida.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramathorn manages to avoid it.
Ramathorn is looking for the big counter here.
Amida throws out a powerful jab.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
A slow jab from Amida misses its intended target.
Ramathorn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amida with a body shot.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramathorn is just out of range.
Amida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amida misses with a body shot
and Ramathorn counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Amida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#That has opened up Arcot Ramathorn's cut even more.#T2##CL#
Ramathorn gets tackled into the cage by Amida. Amida maintains the clinch.
A knee to the head by Amida.
Amida lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Amida.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Amida throws knees to the body.
Amida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amida lands a left hand.
Amida prevents Ramathorn from breaking the clinch.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramathorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramathorn is trying to push Amida away but Amida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramathorn managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramathorn wants to break free but Amida has control.
#T3#
Amida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramathorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Amida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramathorn looks winded!
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramathorn's elbow.
Amida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramathorn's face.
Amida digs a right hand into Ramathorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramathorn's gas tank.
Amida trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ramathorn breaks the clinch.
Ramathorn misses with a two punch combination.
Amida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amida misses with an uppercut. Ramathorn saw that one coming.#CL#
Amida pushes Ramathorn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ramathorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramathorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amida. Amida obviously looking to wear him down.
Amida throws a leg kick
and Ramathorn counters with a three punch combo that has Amida backing up. Amida nods at Ramathorn to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida pushes Ramathorn away with a front kick.
Crunch! Amida slams his shin into Ramathorn's torso.
Ramathorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amida throws a nice head kick!
Amida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amida connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramathorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramathorn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Amida - the referee stops the clock and Ramathorn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Amida. Ramathorn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amida thuds his shin into the meat of Ramathorn's side.
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida takes a swing at Ramathorn's ribcage but misses.
Ramathorn keeps the fight on the outside.
As Amida backs off Ramathorn throws a huge counter combo but Amida manages to avoid it all.
Amida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Arcot Ramathorn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Amida lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arcot Ramathorn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Amida throws a nice looking combination but Ramathorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramathorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Amida.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo.
Ramathorn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramathorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramathorn on the side of the head.
Ramathorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramathorn can do to turn this around?
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Ramathorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Amida.
Amida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramathorn punishes Amida's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida catches Ramathorn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramathorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Amida.#T1#
Amida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramathorn checks it well.
A nice side step and Ramathorn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters circling a little - Amida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Amida. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Ramathorn does no damage.
Ramathorn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amida takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amida throws a leg kick but Ramathorn moved away.
Despite the aggression on Ramathorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramathorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amida.
Ramathorn stuns Amida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Amida.#CUT#Arcot Ramathorn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Ramathorn.
Amida is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Amida finds it's target.#T2#
Amida is looking to slow Ramathorn down with leg kicks.
Amida scores with a push kick.
Ramathorn is breathing heavily.
Amida lands with a nice combination. Ramathorn backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arcot Ramathorn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 69: Tucker vs Pinks 2
Date: Dec 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Del Fuegos throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amida throws a head kick but Del Fuegos moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Del Fuegos misses
and Amida counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Amida.
Amida throws out a counter right but Del Fuegos avoids it with no problem.
Del Fuegos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Del Fuegos throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Fuegos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.#CL#
Amida gets tackled into the cage by Del Fuegos. Del Fuegos maintains the clinch.
Amida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amida lands a knee to the body.
Del Fuegos blocks an uppercut.
Del Fuegos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A shot to the body from Del Fuegos misses
and Amida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amida cracks Del Fuegos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Amida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Fuegos.
Minoari Amida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Amida - just one landing.
Diego Del Fuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Fuegos takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Del Fuegos moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Del Fuegos takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Del Fuegos is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Diego Del Fuegos has been cut.
Amida is leaning against Del Fuegos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Del Fuegos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Fuegos has him pressed against the cage.
Del Fuegos seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Fuegos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Amida working hard to break the clinch.
Amida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Del Fuegos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amida prevents it.
#T2#
Amida trying to land knees to the body.
Amida is struggling to control the position.
Amida is trying to force a seperation but Del Fuegos has the dominant position.
Amida missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amida.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Del Fuegos's face.
A nice left hand lands by Amida.
Del Fuegos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Del Fuegos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Del Fuegos misses with a left hand
and Amida counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Fuegos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Fuegos misses with an uppercut.
Amida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Del Fuegos.
Amida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amida counters with an inside leg kick.
Amida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Del Fuegos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amida to the ground. Del Fuegos is now in Amida's guard.
Amida is pulling down on Del Fuegos's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Fuegos, at least for the moment.
Amida being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Amida trying to control the position here.
Amida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Fuegos is fighting to break Amida's control of his arms but Amida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amida wants to stand but Del Fuegos is controlling the position.
Del Fuegos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amida looking for a sweep. Not yet Amida, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Del Fuegos closes the distance and pushes Amida back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Del Fuegos has Amida up against the cage in a clinch.
Amida looking to throw knees to the head but Del Fuegos is blocking nicely.
Del Fuegos leaning against his opponent.
Minoari Amida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Fuegos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Del Fuegos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amida up against the cage.
Amida lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Del Fuegos.
Amida has a couple of punches blocked by Del Fuegos.
Amida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Del Fuegos is working Amida over against the cage.
Del Fuegos misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Del Fuegos breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Del Fuegos stuns Amida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Fuegos avoids the head kick by Amida.
Del Fuegos closes the distance but Amida moves to the side
enabling Amida to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Fuegos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amida's head.
Del Fuegos digs a good hook to Amida's body.
Del Fuegos cracks Amida with a good jab.
Del Fuegos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.
Amida loads up on a big right hand but Del Fuegos slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego Del Fuegos is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Fuegos with the inside leg kick.
Amida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Fuegos scores with a sloppy right hand. Amida should have avoided that one.
Amida lands a body shot.
Del Fuegos swinging wildly here.
Del Fuegos throws a solid leg kick but Amida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Fuegos.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Fuegos!
#ROC#Amida is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Fuegos.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Fuegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amida counters with a big right hand! Oh Del Fuegos is in trouble here! Amida follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
A relieved looking Minoari Amida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 60: Thermometer vs Amida
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Amida misses with a body kick.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amida thuds his shin into the meat of Thermometer's side.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida staying out of range there.
Amida walks into a stiff left hand from Thermometer.#CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Amida ducks down to avoid it.
Thermometer connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Thermometer slips a jab from Amida.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Amida.
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Nice uppercut lands for Thermometer. That snapped Amida's head back.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the head.
Amida looks to land a right hand but Thermometer moved out of range.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Amida throws a fast counter high kick but Thermometer manages to duck under it in time.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer tries to bum rush Amida with a series of wild strikes but Amida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida misses with a few strikes there.
Amida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thermometer scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Amida lands a front kick.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Amida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Thermometer scores with the left hand. Amida knows he should have avoided that one.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amida. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Amida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
and Amida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Amida slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Amida throws a head kick but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Thermometer misses with a left hand
and Amida counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida throws a big shot that misses.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Amida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thermometer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amida lands a nice looking body shot.
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida throws a head kick but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer moves forwards but Amida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Amida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
A jab from Amida misses. #T4#
Amida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amida tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Amida lands with a slapping head kick.
Thermometer fails to land with a series of punches.
Amida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Amida counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thermometer. Those never looked like landing.
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Thermometer.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermometer misses with a right hand
letting Amida counter with a right hand.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Amida throws a head kick that Thermometer semi-blocks.
Amida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermometer.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Amida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's time! Thermometer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thermometer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thermometer works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer jabs Amida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thermometer misses with a few strikes there.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thermometer to score with a decent uppercut.
Thermometer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick from Amida.
Amida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thermometer misses its target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amida might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Thermometer has got the better of the exchanges.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amida staying out of range there.#T1#
Amida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermometer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Amida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida scores with a spinning back kick!
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Rectal Thermometer is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Amida.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Amida slips a jab from Thermometer.
Amida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida blocks a jab.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amida drops his hands momentarily and Thermometer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amida lands a nice looking body kick.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
Amida lands a right hook to the body.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amida at a distance.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer moves out of range as Amida throws a body kick.
Amida scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amida throws a looping overhand right but Thermometer ducks down to avoid it.
Amida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thermometer catches Amida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Amida throws a push kick but Thermometer slaps the foot to one side.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Amida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thermometer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Thermometer sizes up Amida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Amida avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Amida looks for the body kick but Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thermometer slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Amida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thermometer works the jab nicely.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amida looks to throw the jab but Thermometer is out of range.
Thermometer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amida missing with a left hand there. Thermometer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thermometer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thermometer works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Thermometer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermometer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Amida.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amida blocks a jab.
A solid body kick from Amida.
Amida misses with a body kick.
Thermometer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thermometer blocks a low kick nicely.
Amida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Thermometer lands.
A slow jab from Thermometer misses its intended target.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
Amida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thermometer throws a series of punches but Amida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thermometer misses the jab.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Amida.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermometer.
Amida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thermometer will feel that in the morning.
Amida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Amida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Thermometer.
Amida feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
A big left from Amida misses. #T1#
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
Thermometer takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Nice shot lands for Thermometer.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amida defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Amida moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Amida feints and then cracks Thermometer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thermometer down.
Amida scores with a leg kick.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermometer is just out of range.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amida.
Amida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thermometer cracks Amida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thermometer manages to avoid it.
Amida swinging wildly here.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Amida's shoulder, as Amida tries to avoid the shot.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer digs a good body shot into Amida's ribs.
Amida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amida throws a wild body kick that Thermometer sees coming a mile off.
Amida looks to land a body kick but Thermometer moved away.
Amida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amida tries a low kick but Thermometer avoids it.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amida.
Amida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thermometer avoids a kick to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Thermometer moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Thermometer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thermometer swings for the body but Amida moves out of range.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
Thermometer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Amida avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Amida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Thermometer.
Thermometer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Amida thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Amida misses.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thermometer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer thuds a left hand into Amida's body.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Amida thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Thermometer throws a nice looking combination but Amida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Thermometer moves out of range easily.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thermometer.
Amida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amida looks for the body kick but Thermometer saw that one coming.
Thermometer is looking to counter punch.
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Amida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thermometer finds it's way round the side to connect with Amida's head.
Thermometer scores with a hook.
Amida is looking to land body kicks.
Thermometer drops his hands momentarily and Amida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amida misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thermometer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
After the big win, Rectal Thermometer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Amida misses the shot to the body.
Amida throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
One's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and One duly obliges.
Amida throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
Amida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One passes Amida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with One in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
One 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.
One slows the pace down in half guard.
One tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amida preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
One keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amida trying to control but One postures up.
One is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amida moves into full guard.
One pushes down on Amida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amida trying to control but One postures up.
One not doing much here.
#T3#
Amida trying to control here.
Amida is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
One is keen to just control but Amida is a slippery customer.
Amida keeping control of the position.
Amida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amida keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
One is pressing down on Amida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Amida is holding on for now.
Amida keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
As One looks to move away, Amida throws a big counter combo but One just gets out of the way.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
One misses with a hook
and Amida counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Panda One has been cut.
One misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
It looked like Amida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amida tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amida to the ground. Amida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One misses with a looping right.
As One looks to move away, Amida throws a big counter combo but One just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda One dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of One's head.#TD2#
One shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amida manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Amida trying to stall but One improves his position.
Amida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amida walks away with a smile on his face. One gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Amida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amida cracks One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida. #T1#
One takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
One throws a shot from downtown. Amida moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Amida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Amida.
A jab from One misses.
One throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amida on the side of the head.
One lunges at Amida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amida's hand.
Amida misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and One counters with a single leg into guard. Amida didn't expect that. #T2#
Amida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
One slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Panda One has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Amida pushes One off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Amida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoari Amida is winning the standup battle so far.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling One to score with a decent uppercut.
Amida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amida as he avoids it easily. #T3#
One throws a shot to the body.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amida.
One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
One checks the leg kick.
One ducks under a wild hook from Amida.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Amida throws a jab when One was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from One.
Amida throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
Panda One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One lands with a shot to the body.
One fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
One throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
As One looks to move away, Amida throws a big counter combo but One just gets out of the way.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amida.
Amida throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
One feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida slips under a jab.
Amida is looking for a counter combo.
One jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amida is looking to counter punch.#T1#
One misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.#TD2#
One is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amida's half guard.
Amida is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One controlling the action here.
Amida wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
One seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Amida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
One is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amida sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
One seems to be working for a kimura but Amida defends the submission attempt.
One content to control rather than advance.
Amida is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
One controlling the action here.
Amida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amida.#T3#
Amida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amida is working hard here to advance position.
Amida working a defensive guard here.
Amida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
One looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
One won't allow Amida to sweep him here.
Amida has his hands on One's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Amida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
One's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and One duly obliges. #T4#
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Amida misses the target.
One throws a right hand that misses
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Amida lands a big head kick that sends One tumbling to the mat! Amida takes a step backwards and waves One back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#One is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
One misses with a right hand
and Amida counters with a crisp right that sends One to the canvas! Amida follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
During a confident post fight interview, Minoari Amida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Muromets throws a series of punches but Amida avoids them all with ease.
Muromets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muromets.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amida.
Amida misses with an uppercut.
Muromets misses with a hook
and Amida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Muromets's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muromets counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida thuds his right hand into Muromets's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muromets with a hook.#T1#
Muromets connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muromets.
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Amida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muromets.
Muromets looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amida slips a jab and a cross from Muromets.
Amida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Amida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muromets avoids the body shot from Amida.
Muromets looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muromets.
#T2#
Muromets getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muromets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amida.
Muromets uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muromets.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida lands a slapping body shot.
Muromets rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amida is looking to counter punch.
Muromets jabs at Amida's body.#T3#
Muromets throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Amida misses the target.
Muromets throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muromets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amida lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Amida.
Muromets throws a lazy right hand but Amida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amida scores with a nice strike.
Muromets misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Amida.
It looked like Amida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muromets displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amida throws out the jab.
It seemed like Muromets was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amida moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Amida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amida slips a straight right by Muromets.
A little feinted left hand from Amida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muromets steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amida.
It seemed like Muromets was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Muromets to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Muromets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
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.#R2#
Muromets takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ilya Muromets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muromets throws a good cross that connects.
Muromets throws a big shot that misses.
Amida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muromets might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amida throws a wild body kick that Muromets sees coming a mile off.
Muromets misses with an uppercut
and Amida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muromets rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Muromets.
An attempted straight right counter from Amida misses the target.
Amida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muromets counters with a three punch combo that has Amida backing up. Amida nods at Muromets to acknowledge the strikes.
Muromets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Amida defending well as Muromets loads up on a big left hand.
Amida throws the left hand but Muromets avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Muromets, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muromets throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muromets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Muromets misses.
It looked like Amida wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amida throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Muromets on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muromets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida defending well as Muromets loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Muromets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Amida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muromets misses with an uppercut.
Amida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Amida.
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!
Amida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muromets.
Amida throws a leg kick that misses.
Muromets just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Muromets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muromets misses with a few strikes there.
Amida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Muromets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muromets wants to stay close but Amida steps back to make room for something. Muromets seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Amida and Muromets drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 29: Luciano vs Amida
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Amida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Amida throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Amida only half commits.
Good leg kick by Amida.
Amida throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amida swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Amida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.
Amida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Amida throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Amida throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Luciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
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!
Amida lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
A head kick from Amida lands but Luciano takes it in his stride.
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amida throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Amida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Amida and move into the clinch.
Amida misses with a hook.
Luciano slips a straight right by Amida.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
Amida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano checks a low kick from Amida.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Amida throws a low kick, looking for Luciano's leg but Luciano calmly moves out of range.
Amida loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.#CL#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luciano prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amida misses with the head strike.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Amida is leaning against Luciano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amida tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Amida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amida throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Amida misses with some punches.
Luciano gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Amida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Amida settles back down.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Amida is just out of range.
Amida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amida throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amida avoids it.
Amida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amida. Amida obviously looking to wear him down.
Amida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amida. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amida throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Amida avoids a kick to the body.
Amida misses with a body kick.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Amida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amida.
Luciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
Amida throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amida jabs at Luciano's body.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amida tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amida motions for Luciano to come forward. Amida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amida misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amida throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Amida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
Amida throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
#CL#
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amida, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano pushes Amida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano pushes Amida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Amida tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amida throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Amida misses with a body punch.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Amida misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
A short right from Amida on the inside.
Amida prevents a body shot from Luciano. #BC2#
Amida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amida throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amida misses the jab.
Amida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amida misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Amida.
Amida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amida throws out the jab.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Amida.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Luciano throws the left hand but Amida avoids the punch easily.
Amida checks a leg kick.
Amida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amida, pushing him back against the cage.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amida blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Amida lands an uppercut.
Amida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ray Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amida.
Amida taking a breather.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Amida looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank.
Amida is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Amida throws a leg kick
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amida thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amida.
Amida misses with a double jab
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Amida back into the cage.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amidas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Amida trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Luciano. #T1#
Luciano lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Amida breaks the clinch.
Minoari Amida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Amida's legs.
Amida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amida misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amida.
Amida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amida.
#T2#
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
Amida throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano avoids the head kick by Amida.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amida.
Luciano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Luciano clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Luciano presses Amida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano avoiding damage as Amida throws knees to the body.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Amida.
Amida misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Luciano prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.
Amida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano is working Amida over against the cage.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amida.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Amida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amida takes a shot to the head.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amida's elbow.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Amida throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano lands a body shot. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano gets through Amida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Luciano jumps into guard, dragging Amida to the mat.
#SUB#
Luciano has his feet on Amida's thighs here. He's pushed Amida off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Amida screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Luciano!
A very excited looking Ray Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mack blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida throws a jab but it's blocked by Mack. #TD#
Mack dives in and scores a takedown into Amida's guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but Amida keeps moving.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amida told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack trying to control but Amida is working from the bottom.
Amida has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amida's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Amida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mack stops Amida from standing up.
Amida controlling the position.
Amida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to control from the top but Amida keeps moving.
Amida seems keen to control Mack's posture.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack working some strikes from top position.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Amida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amida controlling Mack's posture.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Mack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mack wants to control from the top but Amida keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mack is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amida has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Amida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mack controls the pace.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mack trying to control but Amida is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amida is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Amida controlling from the top position.
Mack is trying to keep Amida in close.
Amida 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. #T4#
Mack is trying to control the position but Amida postures up.
Amida preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Amida keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Amida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Mack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Amida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amida throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Mack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amida manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Mack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Amida is retaining full guard.
Mack looking to sit in guard and control but Amida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amida is one step ahead there.
Amida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amida postures up.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amida tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Mack is trying to keep Amida in close.
Amida controlling from the top position. #T2#
Mack trying to keep a closed guard but Amida is proving a slippery customer.
Amida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amida passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mack keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mack moves into full guard.
Tyrone Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amida content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amida content to stall in guard here.
Mack wants to sweep here but Amida controlling him for the moment.
Mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amida controls the pace.#SUB#
Mack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack looking to control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mack controlling Amida's posture.
Mack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amida controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mack slips a straight right by Amida.
A slow jab from Amida misses its intended target.
Mack moves out of range of the body kick from Amida.
Mack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amida throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Mack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minoari Amida 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Amida walks into a left hand.
Amida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
Amida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mack throws a right hand that misses
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mack.
Amida misses with a looping left.#T1#
Amida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amida throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Mack is looking to counter the offense by Amida and move into the clinch.
Mack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amida.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Mack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mack blocks a jab.
It looked like Mack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Mack staying out of range there.
Mack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amida walks into a stiff left hand from Mack.
Minoari Amida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amida throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab.
Amida might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amida lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida misses with a straight right. #T3#
Mack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mack avoids the head kick by Amida.
Mack wants to clinch up but Amida keeps it at a distance.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amida throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Mack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amida.#T4#
Amida throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily.
Mack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amida.
Amida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mack's head.
Amida throws a hook to the side of Mack's head but Mack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Amida throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoari Amida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoari Amida!
A pretty intense looking Minoari Amida took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amida is trying to defend but Rat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amida keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rat in particular looking to stall.
Rat wants to free his trapped foot but Amida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rat wants to control but Amida is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amida trying to control but Rat postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida wants to get back to full guard.
Rat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Amida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rat wants to free his trapped foot but Amida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amida is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rat controlling from the top position.
Amida wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rat darts in looking for a takedown but Amida gets double underhooks and turns Rat into the cage.
Rat tries to clinch
and Amida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rat closes the distance and clinches up with Amida, looking for a takedown. Rat pushes Amida against the cage but Amida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rat wants to clinch but Amida slips to the side#KD#
and Amida counters with a head kick that drops Rat to the mat! Rat scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Rat is rocked!
Rat has his takedown stuffed
and Amida counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Rat off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Amida follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Rat was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
Minoari Amida took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWMMA: The Last Ride
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amida counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amida but Amida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jimenez works Amida's body with a nice hook.
Amida missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Amida counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Amida coming out on top.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amida counters with a crisp right that sends Jimenez to the canvas! Amida follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
A relieved looking Minoari Amida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Lee Vs Pavlovic
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Amida moves in looking to clinch but Bahmanzade pushes him off.
Bahmanzade misses with a straight left.
Bahmanzade misses the shot to the body.
Amida raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amida misses with a lunging right hand
and Bahmanzade counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Sohrab Bahmanzade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahmanzade misses with a left hand
enabling Amida to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahmanzade misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bahmanzade misses the target.
Bahmanzade throws a poor cross that misses
and Amida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida throws a head kick but Bahmanzade moves out of range.
It looked like Bahmanzade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amida tries a head kick but it misses.
Amida tries to bum rush Bahmanzade with a series of wild strikes but Bahmanzade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bahmanzade misses with a straight right. #T1#
Amida defending well as Bahmanzade loads up on a big left hand.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bahmanzade punishes Amida's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Bahmanzade.
Amida unleashes a big counter combination but Bahmanzade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bahmanzade looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Bahmanzade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bahmanzade misses with an uppercut
and Amida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bahmanzade misses with a right hand
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.
Amida throws a poor cross that misses
and Bahmanzade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bahmanzade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Nice cross by Bahmanzade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bahmanzade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bahmanzade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bahmanzade misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Amida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bahmanzade throws a right hand that misses
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
Amida keeps Bahmanzade at a distance using the push kick.
Bahmanzade misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bahmanzade misses.
Bahmanzade misses with an uppercut
and Amida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahmanzade throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Bahmanzade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amida.
Amida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bahmanzade misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Amida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bahmanzade misses with a jab to the body
and Amida counters with a nice body shot.
Amida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bahmanzade's head.
Bahmanzade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bahmanzade misses with a left hand
and Amida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Bahmanzade backs off Amida throws a huge counter combo but Bahmanzade manages to avoid it all.
Bahmanzade misses the shot to the body.
Bahmanzade throws an off balance right hand
and Bahmanzade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bahmanzade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
Bahmanzade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#That has opened up Minoari Amida's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida slips a jab from Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade misses with a straight right.
Amida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bahmanzade throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bahmanzade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bahmanzade looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Amida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bahmanzade blocks a head kick by Amida.
Bahmanzade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amida.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Bahmanzade misses.
Amida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bahmanzade misses with an uppercut.
Amida is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sohrab Bahmanzade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amida slips a straight right by Bahmanzade.
Amida unleashes a big counter combination but Bahmanzade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Amida wants to clinch.
Bahmanzade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bahmanzade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amida finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade throws a big shot that misses.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Bahmanzade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bahmanzade misses with a left hand
enabling Amida to counter with a crisp jab.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bahmanzade.
Amida looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Amida cracks Bahmanzade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amida moves forwards but Bahmanzade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bahmanzade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bahmanzade just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade misses with a left hand
and Amida counters with a right hand to the body.
Amida throws a hook but Bahmanzade avoids it easily.
Bahmanzade digs a good hook to Amida's body.
Sohrab Bahmanzade is winning the standup battle so far.
Bahmanzade throws a hook but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bahmanzade.#T2#
Bahmanzade throws a big shot that misses.
Bahmanzade moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmida.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bahmanzade.
Amida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bahmanzade misses the shot to the body.
Amida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida throws a head kick but Bahmanzade moves out of range.
Bahmanzade swings widly with a right hand
and Amida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Bahmanzade. Those never looked like landing.
Bahmanzade throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Amida to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahmanzade avoids the head kick by Amida.
Amida slips a jab from Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade throws out a loose jab but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bahmanzade misses the jab.
Bahmanzade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Bahmanzade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahmanzade misses with a jab to the body
and Amida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bahmanzade misses the jab.
Bahmanzade throws a poor cross that misses
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Bahmanzade is rocked!
Amida moves away from the strike by Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade just misses with a punch to the body.
Bahmanzade slips a straight right by Amida.
Bahmanzade throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Amida.
Bahmanzade throwing a counter right hand but Amida manages to avoid it.#T4#
Amida throws a head kick but Bahmanzade moves out of range.
It looked like Bahmanzade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bahmanzade misses with a lunging right hand
and Amida counters with a big head kick but Bahmanzade shrugs it off.
Bahmanzade misses with a body shot.
Amida throws out a counter right but Bahmanzade avoids it with no problem.
Bahmanzade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bahmanzade if he has to take too many more of those.
Amida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bahmanzade is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Amida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amida throws out a counter right but Bahmanzade avoids it with no problem.
Amida avoids the body shot from Bahmanzade.
It seemed like Amida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bahmanzade misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Minoari Amida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bahmanzade.
Bahmanzade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bahmanzade throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahmanzade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bahmanzade misses with a jab to the body
and Amida counters with a stiff right hand.
Bahmanzade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahmanzade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oh Bahmanzade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bahmanzade misses with a right hand
and Amida counters with a huge left! Bahmanzade is in big trouble! He's backing up but Amida isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bahmanzade from any more damage. A dominating finish by Amida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
After winning the bout, Minoari Amida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Atunes
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Pustansky is looking to clinch.
Amida slips a straight right by Pustansky.
Pustansky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pustansky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmida.
Pustansky looks to land a right hand but Amida moved out of range.
Pustansky is looking to clinch but Amida is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Pustansky has closed the distance and engaged Amida in a clinch.
#BC#
Amida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pustansky is looking to clinch.
Pustansky wants to clinch
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.
Pustansky is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Pustansky with a hook.
Pustansky wants to clinch up but Amida keeps it at a distance.
Pustansky moves to clinch but Amida breaks away
and Amida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pustansky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pustansky blocks a head kick by Amida.
#CL2#
Pustansky closes the distance and pushes Amida back into the cage.
Amida lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Amida.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pustansky lands an elbow that stopped Amida in his tracks for a moment.
Amida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Amida.
Amida dodges an elbow strike from Pustansky.
Amida lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amida avoids the elbow strike from Pustansky, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Amida.
#BC2#
Pustansky breaks from the clinch.
Pustansky scores with a jab. Amida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pustansky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Amida swats away the attempt to clinch by Pustansky.
Amida thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pustansky throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Amida counters with a right hand that sends Pustansky tumbling to the canvas! Can Amida finish him? He dives into Pustansky's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Pustansky is rocked!#SU#
Amida stands and steps away. Pustansky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pustansky is still on wobbly legs! Can Amida finish him?
Pustansky connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.#CUT2#Minoari Amida's cut is getting worse.
Pustansky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pustansky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmida.
Pustansky seems to have recovered his senses.
Pustansky tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Pustansky closes the distance and pushes Amida back into the cage.
Amida lands an uppercut.#BC#
Amida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pustansky wants to clinch#KD#
and Amida counters with a beautiful punch that sends Pustansky to the canvas!
Pustansky looking for a sweep. Not yet Pustansky, not yet. #T3##SU#
Pustansky is working an open guard so Amida takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pustansky misses the body punch #KD#
and Amida counters with a big uppercut that knocks Pustansky off his feet! Amida dives into side control looking to finish!#SU#
Amida has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Amida staying out of range there.
Amida throws a counter high kick but Pustansky was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pustansky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amida scores with a counter punch that sends Pustansky to the canvas! Amida smells blood - he's punishing Pustansky with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pustansky has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoari Amida!
A victorious Minoari Amida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ivan Pustansky had this to say: '...'. |
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Event:
CWMMA: George vs Rakosi
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Gray throws a head kick that misses
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Amida's head but Amida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gray just manages to avoid it.
Gray motions for Amida to come forward. Gray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Amida counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Gray out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Amida is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Minoari Amida!
A relieved looking Minoari Amida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated William Gray had this to say: 'Ah shit, that did not go as planned. I... I just don't know what happened to me. Well done and all respect to my opponent, he did well today.'. |
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Event:
CW MMA: legs vs George
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
Gorzecki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gorzecki misses with a straight left.
Amida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gorzecki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorzecki misses with a hook. Amida ducked under it nicely.
Amida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gorzecki is able to avoid easily.
Gorzecki with the counter takedown but Amida avoids it easily.
Amida's corner calls for a 1-2. Amida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Gorzecki misses its intended target. #TD2#
Gorzecki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorzecki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorzecki prevents Amida from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorzecki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amida tries to get out of the position.
Well, if Gorzecki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gorzecki prevents Amida from standing back up.
#T1#
Gorzecki is taking a breather. Amida says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gorzecki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gorzecki 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.
Gorzecki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Gorzecki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Amida has hold of Gorzecki's hands but Gorzecki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Amida wants to get back to his feet.
Gorzecki lands strikes from half guard.
Amida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gorzecki on the ground.
Gorzecki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorzecki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Gorzecki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Gorzecki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorzecki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amida wants to get back to his feet.
Gorzecki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amida is trying to stand.
#T3#
Gorzecki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Gorzecki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gorzecki moves into full mount! Amida won't be happy about that!
Gorzecki content just to control the position here.
Gorzecki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorzecki breaks from Amida's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Amida is bucking up trying to escape but Gorzecki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Amida is bucking up trying to escape but Gorzecki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gorzecki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amida hang on?
Gorzecki landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Amida is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oh Amida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorzecki lands a big elbow - Amida is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Amida is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clark Gorzecki! |
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Event:
CW MMA: War
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Amida tries to keep at a distance but Saros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amida trying to stall but Saros improves his position.
Saros tries to land knees in the clinch but Amida avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Amida has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amida is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amida looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Saros - that landed with a thud.
Amida is trying to break the clinch but Saros is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saros as Amida tries to tie him up.
Amida looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Minoari Amida.
Amida lands a leg kick that knocks Saros off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida is breathing heavily.
Amida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Saros takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saros.
Good body shot from Saros.
#T1#
Saros cracks Amida with a nice body shot.
Amida managing to block the knees to the body from Saros.
Saros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saros has Amida pushed against the cage.
Saros is working Amida over against the cage.
Saros leaning against his opponent.
Saros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saros stalling the fight.
Saros works on Amida's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
Saros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saros scores with a hook to the body.
Saros avoiding damage.
Saros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saros tries for a takedown but Amida manages to get underhooks.
Saros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amida wants to stall.
Saros lands a right hand. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Saros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saros lands with a right to the head.
Saros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saros is struggling to control the position.
Saros looking for a takedown.
Saros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Amida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amida.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
Saros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saros is leaning against Amida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Saros lands an uppercut.
Saros cracks Amida with a nice body shot.
Saros is working Amida over against the cage.#T3#
Good body shot from Saros.
Saros is working Amida over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Saros.
Saros lands a right hand.
Saros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saros.
Saros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saros lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Saros - that landed with a thud.
Amida is trying to push Saros away but Saros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amida avoids a wild elbow strike from Saros.
Saros presses Amida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saros lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Saros digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank.
Saros leaning against his opponent.
Saros scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saros effectively controlling the action here.
Saros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Saros scores with a hook to the body.
Amida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Saros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Saros.
A body shot lands from Saros.
A right handed body shot lands from Saros.
Saros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minoari Amida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Saros.
Saros lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Saros.
Saros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saros works on Amida's body with a couple of short punches.
Saros works on Amida's body with a couple of short punches.
Saros dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saros.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saros lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saros scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Amida is rocked!
Amida dodges an elbow strike from Saros.
Oh Amida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Saros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Saros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Saros takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saros tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Saros as the two fighters clinch.
Leevi Saros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saros misses with an elbow strike.
Saros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Amida's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Amida drops to his knees and Saros pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leevi Saros!
Leevi Saros took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Amida connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kasandjiev to the floor! Amida dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#It looks like Petar Kasandjiev has been cut.#ES2#
Kasandjiev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasandjiev tries to close the distance and clinch but Amida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amida throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Amida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amida.
Kasandjiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasandjiev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasandjiev.
Amida feints a jab and as Kasandjiev dips his head, Amida unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kasandjiev right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kasandjiev falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Amida smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Minoari Amida! |
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