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Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1#
Santo Amaro motions for Yu Tai to come forward. Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yu Tai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santo Amaro at a distance.
Yu Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Yu Tai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Yu Tai missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Yu Tai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yu Tai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Yu Tai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yu Tai looks for the body kick but Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
Yu Tai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses.
Yu Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range. #T1#
Yu Tai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Yu Tai slips under a jab.
Santo Amaro throws out a powerful jab.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu Tai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a stiff right hand.
Yu Tai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the head.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu Tai cracks Santo Amaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yu Tai looks to land a body kick but Santo Amaro moved away.
Yu Tai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yu Tai avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro. #T2#
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai throws a head kick that half lands.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santo Amaro throws out a counter right but Yu Tai avoids it with no problem.
Yu Tai walks into a left hand.
Santo Amaro swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but Yu Tai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yu Tai ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santo Amaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yu Tai works the jab nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santo Amaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Yu Tai. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Yu Tai looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Yu Tai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Yu Tai misses.
Santo Amaro throws out a counter right but Yu Tai avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up.
Yu Tai lands a jab to Santo Amaro's midsection.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Yu Tai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick as Yu Tai jumps back.
Yu Tai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yu Tai blocks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Yu Tai.#T4#
Santo Amaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Yu Tai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Yu Tai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santo Amaro avoids a kick to the body.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yu Tai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu Tai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Yu Tai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai moves out of range as Santo Amaro throws a body kick.
Yu Tai tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yu Tai connects with a crisp jab.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Yu Tai moved out of range.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Yu Tai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yu Tai wants to slow Santo Amaro down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Yu Tai moved away.
Santo Amaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yu Tai. That one must have hurt.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Yu Tai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yu Tai loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Yu Tai missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Yu Tai misses with a kick to the body.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Yu Tai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro defending well as Yu Tai loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.
Yu Tai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai jabs Santo Amaro right on the nose. Santo Amaro blinks but takes it well.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.#CL#
Yu Tai moves into range and clinches up with Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Santo Amaro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santo Amaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santo Amaro cracks Yu Tai with a nice body shot.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
A short right from Santo Amaro on the inside.
Yu Tai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro is leaning against Yu Tai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro gets through Yu Tai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Santo Amaro. #T3#
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai lands a shoulder strike.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
A body shot lands from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yu Tais head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro. #T4#
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Yu Tai controls the action.
Santo Amaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu Tai pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro avoiding damage as Yu Tai throws knees to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Yu Tai misses the jab.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu Tai slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Yu Tai counters by clinching up.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro pushes Yu Tai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu Tai. #T1#
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Yu Tai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santo Amaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santo Amaro pushes Yu Tai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand into Yu Tai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yu Tai's gas tank.
Yu Tai digs a right hand into Santo Amaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santo Amaro's gas tank.
Santo Amaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Yu Tai avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yu Tai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Santo Amaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai. #T3#
Santo Amaro tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
Yu Tai throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
Santo Amaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yu Tai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Yu Tai tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yu Tai fails to land.
Santo Amaro lands an uppercut.
Santo Amaro pushes Yu Tai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Santo Amaro lands an uppercut.
Yu Tai scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Yu Tai controls the action.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Yu Tai controls the action.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Yu Tai.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yu Tai controls his hands.
A short left from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junqueiro Santo Amaro.
I think Santo Amaro 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!

A very excited looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tomate is out of range.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomate misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro wants to land a leg kick but Tomate is out of range.
Tomate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santo Amaro looks for the body kick but Tomate saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Tomate misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tomate.
Santo Amaro throws a right and a left that Tomate avoids nicely. #T1#
Santo Amaro lands a right hook to the body.
Santo Amaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Tomate saw that one coming.
Tomate misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santo Amaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tomate misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santo Amaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomate tries a low kick but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Tomate dips to his left and cracks Santo Amaro with an uppercut!
Tomate throws a combination that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomate avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Tomate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tomate slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Tomate throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Tomate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
Tomate blocks a jab.
Tomate connects with a solid leg kick.
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomate slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Tomate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Tomate ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomate. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
Tomate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheers as Tomate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santo Amaro doesn't seem phased though.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tomate motions for Santo Amaro to come forward. Tomate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Santo Amaro is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Tomate throws a body kick that misses.
Santo Amaro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tomate blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Tomate misses.
Santo Amaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomate is out of range and Santo Amaro settles back down.
Santo Amaro is looking to land body kicks.
Tomate feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down.
The fighters circling - Tomate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomate works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Tomate with an open hand slap.#T4#
Tomate connects with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomate misses with a looping right.
Tomate throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Santo Amaro scores with a body shot.
Tomate missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomate blocks a low kick nicely.
Tomate tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tomate tries a head kick but it 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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Tomate moved away.
An inside leg kick from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Tomate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick
and Tomate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomate goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomate throws a sloppy head kick and Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Tomate moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomate thows a leg kick but Santo Amaro checks it
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomate throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice shot by Tomate.
Tomate scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santo Amaro will feel that in the morning.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomate misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Tomate.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tomate has time to react.
Santo Amaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tomate on the side of the head.
Tomate avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Tomate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Tomate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santo Amaro.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro. #T2#
Santo Amaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santo Amaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomate.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but Tomate moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Santo Amaro. #CL2#
Santo Amaro gets tackled into the cage by Tomate. Tomate maintains the clinch.
Tomate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomate throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Tomate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Tomate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomate tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Tomate back against the cage. #T3#
Tomate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santo Amaros head.
Santo Amaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
A right hand to the body from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomate backwards.
Tomate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Tomate misses with an elbow strike.
Tomate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santo Amaro lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Tomate is rocked!
Santo Amaro lands a body punch.
Tomate is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Tomate struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tomate.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of Tomate's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomate backwards.
Santo Amaro lands a big right hand that drops Tomate! The killer instinct kicks in and Santo Amaro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santo Amaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
An out of breath Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Santo Amaro misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santo Amaro.
Magomedov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Magomedov slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magomedov moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov blocks a jab.#T2#
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
Magomedov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick lands for Santo Amaro. #T3#
Santo Amaro is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magomedov. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magomedov. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a counter high kick but Santo Amaro was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
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#
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Magomedov is wise to it.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov feints and then cracks Santo Amaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santo Amaro down.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Magomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov sizes up Santo Amaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santo Amaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Santo Amaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Santo Amaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Magomedov. #T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
A lazy body kick from Santo Amaro
and Magomedov counters with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santo Amaro in his tracks.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Santo Amaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santo Amaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santo Amaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Santo Amaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Santo Amaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santo Amaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santo Amaro thinking. #T4#
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Santo Amaro.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod.
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#
Magomedov moves out of range as Santo Amaro throws a body kick.
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
A good leg kick by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro scores with a one two! Magomedov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Magomedov throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Magomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Santo Amaro off the cage and back into range.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Santo Amaro. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Santo Amaro tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
Santo Amaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov checks a leg kick nicely.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Santo Amaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zabit Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Santo Amaro with a good jab.
Santo Amaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santo Amaro under the eye.
Magomedov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Magomedov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Magomedov!

After winning the bout, Zabit Magomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Santo Amaro jabs Lankinen right on the nose. Lankinen blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lankinen. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Lankinen is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Santo Amaro blocks the body kick.
Lankinen slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lankinen thuds his right hand into Santo Amaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Santo Amaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santo Amaro.
Lankinen lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen lands with a straight right. Santo Amaro didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Santo Amaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lankinen doesn't seem phased though.
Lankinen swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Santo Amaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo Amaro.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Santo Amaro. #T3#
Lankinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lankinen. #BC2#
Lankinen manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Nice straight punches there by Lankinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lankinen.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Lankinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.
Lankinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santo Amaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lankinen blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice head shot.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lankinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lankinen's head backwards.
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen. #T1#
A good leg kick by Lankinen.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Lankinen throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
Santo Amaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Santo Amaro.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Lankinen misses the jab.#T2#
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Lankinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Santo Amaro misses with a jab to the body
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro takes one on the button.
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!
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Lankinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santo Amaro counters with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a body kick.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
Lankinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Santo Amaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a left hand
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Santo Amaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Lankinen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro avoids the head kick by Lankinen.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro looks to land a combination but Lankinen avoids it well.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santo Amaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Santo Amaro.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Santo Amaro scores with a four punch combination!
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Santo Amaro 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.
Lankinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lankinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lankinen throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.#T2#
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Nova Lankinen's cut even more.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lankinen momentarily.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen lands an overhand right.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lankinen. Lankinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Lankinen avoided it.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Santo Amaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lankinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Lankinen avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen tries to score with a low kick but Santo Amaro moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab. Lankinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body. Lankinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santo Amaro tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santo Amaro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!

A relieved looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023
#R1#
Bond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santo Amaro takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond misses with a jab to the body
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but Bond moves away
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bond.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
A shot to the body from Bond misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bond misses.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro lands with a kick to the temple. Bond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond cracks Santo Amaro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bond throws a lazy body kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond throws a sloppy body shot
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond connects with a right hand. Santo Amaro shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Santo Amaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bond.
Santo Amaro is looking to chop away at Bond's legs.
Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bond looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Santo Amaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bond is out of range and Santo Amaro settles back down.
Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Santo Amaro's head back.
Bond thows a leg kick but Santo Amaro checks it
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bond loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Santo Amaro throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santo Amaro at a distance.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santo Amaro. That did some damage!
Bond misses with a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond lands a leg kick that knocks Santo Amaro off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro cracks Bond with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond'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#
Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but Bond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Gunner Bond is winning the standup battle so far.
Bond connects with a crisp jab.
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Bond misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Santo Amaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bond.
Bond tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Bond swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond misses with the head strike.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santo Amaro can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bond backwards.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bond prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. #BC2#
Santo Amaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
A slow jab from Bond misses its intended target.
Santo Amaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.#T2#
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santo Amaro will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Bond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro walks into a jab.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro. #T4#
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but Bond avoids it.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Bond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Bond misses.
And Santo Amaro responds with a good body kick, but Bond manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily.
Bond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond'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#
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Bond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond jabs at Santo Amaro's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro just manages to avoid it.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Bond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Bond counters with an outside leg kick.
Bond lands a nice shot that snaps Santo Amaro's head back.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond jabs Santo Amaro right on the nose. Santo Amaro blinks but takes it well.
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!
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Bond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Bond misses.
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond misses with a hook
and Santo Amaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santo Amaro moves away.
Santo Amaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Bond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Santo Amaro down.
A nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond dips to his left and cracks Santo Amaro with an uppercut!
Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santo Amaro cracks Bond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bond lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!

Gunner Bond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#1026 Wrecks v Maline     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023
#R1#
A head kick misses from Santo Amaro.
Despite the aggression on Weight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weight throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Weight avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Weight staying out of range there.
Weight is looking for the big counter here.
Santo Amaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Weight takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A good leg kick by Santo Amaro.
Weight connects with a body shot that sends Santo Amaro's belly button to the back.
Weight cracks a nice hook into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weight. Weight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Weight scores with a jab. Santo Amaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.#T2#
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight throws a hook but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weight connects with a single shot there.
Weight throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Santo Amaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weight!
Santo Amaro throws a front kick aimed at Weight's knee but Weight avoids it well.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Weight scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Santo Amaro wants to clinch.
Weight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Weight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Santo Amaro pushes Weight up against the cage in a clinch.
Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Santo Amaro.
Weight is trying to force a seperation but Santo Amaro has the dominant position.
Weight can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight'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.#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick which misses Weight's front leg but catches the back leg as Weight tries to avoid it.
A big right from Weight misses.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the body
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Welter Weight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santo Amaro cracks Weight with a good jab.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Weight is rocked!
Weight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santo Amaro. #T1#
Santo Amaro cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
Weight works over Santo Amaro's head and body with a nice combination.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target. #T2#
Santo Amaro connects with a looping right hand.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Santo Amaro scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Weight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santo Amaro with a body shot.
Weight slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Santo Amaro misses its intended target.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Santo Amaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Weight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weight misses with a few strikes there.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Weight misses.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.#T4#
Santo Amaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight counters with a stiff right hand.
Welter Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
Weight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Weight circles away.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro cracks Weight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weight misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Weight takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Santo Amaro lands a big right hand that sends Weight crashing to the mat! Santo Amaro stays standing though and waves Weight back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Welter Weight's cut even more.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Santo Amaro gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A victorious Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws a leg kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Man scores with a hook.
Santo Amaro tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.
Man lands with a straight right. Santo Amaro didn't see that one coming.
Santo Amaro 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.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Santo Amaro tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Man.
Man throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santo Amaro momentarily. #T2#
Man swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Man lands a head shot.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for Santo Amaro.#T3#
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Man there.
Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santo Amaro, as that shot connected.
A jab from Man misses.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Man.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santo Amaro scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Man lands a head shot.
Santo Amaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santo Amaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
Man takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Man darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santo Amaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Santo Amaro only half commits.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santo Amaro can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range and Man settles back down.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.#T2#
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man lands with a hook. Santo Amaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santo Amaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santo Amaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Man misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santo Amaro connects with the punch.
Man takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santo Amaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Santo Amaro. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Santo Amaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Man lands.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Man.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santo Amaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matrix Man dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santo Amaro under the eye.
Man keeps Santo Amaro at a distance using the push kick.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a hook but Santo Amaro avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected. #T1#
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santo Amaro's knee momentarily.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Man misses the jab.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a front kick aimed at Man's knee but Man avoids it well.
Man works Santo Amaro's body with a nice hook.
Man throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santo Amaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.#T4#
Santo Amaro tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Man lands a jab.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Man.
Donk. Man catches Santo Amaro right on the button with a cross.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man cracks Santo Amaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Man tries to land a front kick but Santo Amaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!

Our winner, Matrix Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C208: McWrestler vs Kronos II     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Yrkje misses.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Yrkje counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yrkje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yrkje counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Santo Amaro sets himself, and Yrkje steps forward looking for the clinch! Santo Amaro avoids it this time.
Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Santo Amaro coming out on top.#CL2#
Yrkje pushes Santo Amaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Yrkje lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards. #T1#
Santo Amaro blocking some punches. #BC#
Santo Amaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Yrkje's head but Yrkje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yrkje on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yrkje flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.
Yrkje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Yrkje counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Yrkje rushes Santo Amaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santo Amaro wants to break free but Yrkje has control. #T2#
Good body shot from Yrkje.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yrkje lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yrkje misses with a punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro lands with a left to the head.
Yrkje leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Yrkje controls the action.
Yrkje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santo Amaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yrkje's elbow.
Yrkje pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santo Amaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Yrkje digs a right hand underneath Santo Amaro's ribcage. Santo Amaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yrkje pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santo Amaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Yrkje working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santo Amaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Yrkje successfully pulls guard.
Santo Amaro wants to stand and escape but instead Yrkje has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Santo Amaro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santo Amaro.
Yrkje fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Santo Amaro. #T4#
Yrkje lands a left hand.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yrkje can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
Yrkje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje gets through Santo Amaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Yrkje has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santo Amaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yrkje can turn it around.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Yrkje avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Yrkje misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro is trying to push Yrkje away but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Yrkje lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Yrkje blocking some punches.
Yrkje blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
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#
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yrkje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yrkje uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Yrkje takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Yrkje as he connects with a hook.
Santo Amaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santo Amaro 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.
Yrkje getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santo Amaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Yrkje.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yrkje manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Yrkje instigates a clinch.
Yrkje lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Yrkje fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yrkje.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yrkje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but Santo Amaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Yrkje has double underhooks. #T2#
Santo Amaro being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro is trying to push Yrkje away but Yrkje has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Yrkje with a nice body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro cracks Yrkje with a nice body shot.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Santo Amaro pushes Yrkje back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro pushes Yrkje back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yrkje digs a right hand into Santo Amaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santo Amaro's gas tank. #BC#
Santo Amaro breaks from the clinch.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Santo Amaro.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santo Amaro can pounce on him.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yrkje.
A punch lands to the side of Yrkje 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Santo Amaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje 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.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Santo Amaro misses its intended target.
Yrkje takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Yrkje checks it.
Yrkje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yrkje staying out of range there.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Yrkje counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Yrkje saw that one coming.
Yrkje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro throwing a counter right hand but Yrkje manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Yrkje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yrkje follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yrkje chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santo Amaro can pounce on him.
Yrkje looks for the body kick but Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Santo Amaro throws a front kick aimed at Yrkje's knee but Yrkje avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yrkje! But no joy.
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yrkje sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Yrkje off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yrkje throws a leg kick
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Yrkje walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
Yrkje walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Yrkje does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yrkje! But no joy.#T3#
Yrkje ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Yrkje let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Yrkje cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro thumps Yrkje with a low kick.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Yrkje slips the punch.
Yrkje throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yrkje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Yrkje blocks it.
Yrkje drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yrkje. #T4#
Yrkje misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Yrkje is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Toby Keith Yrkje's cut even more.
Yrkje on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Yrkje is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Yrkje throws a poor cross that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a big right hand! Oh Yrkje is in trouble here! Santo Amaro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1#
Marciano avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Marciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santo Amaro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano throws a low kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
Marciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Marciano takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Marciano misses. #CL#
Santo Amaro drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Marciano.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marciano.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Marciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santo Amaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro is working Marciano over against the cage.
Marciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marciano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Marciano gets through Santo Amaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marciano lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head.
Santo Amaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action. #T3#
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro. #BC#
Santo Amaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but Marciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro catches Marciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Santo Amaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santo Amaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marciano can turn it around.#T4#
Marciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Marciano.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano cracks Santo Amaro with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Santo Amaro is trying to force a seperation but Marciano has the dominant position.#BC#
Santo Amaro breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Santo Amaro misses.
Marciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Marciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Santo Amaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro moves to clinch but Marciano breaks away
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body. Santo Amaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Marciano throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santo Amaro dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santo Amaro throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Santo Amaro. Beautiful body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santo Amaro lands the left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Marciano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3##CL#
Santo Amaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Marciano on the inside. #BC#
Santo Amaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro defending well as Marciano loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santo Amaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Santo Amaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Santo Amaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
Santo Amaro misses with a body kick.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Santo Amaro.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro'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#
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
It looks like Santo Amaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marciano connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Marciano jabs Santo Amaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marciano. Marciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santo Amaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a wild body kick that Marciano sees coming a mile off.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santo Amaro, as that shot connected.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Marciano lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Santo Amaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Santo Amaro is predictable there
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook #KD2#
and Marciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santo Amaro! Marciano lets Santo Amaro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Santo Amaro is rocked!
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Oh Santo Amaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Marciano!
A relieved looking Mikey Marciano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C197: Blank vs Walton     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1##CL#
Santo Amaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Hawk pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hawk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Santo Amaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Hawk is leaning against Santo Amaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Santo Amaro manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawk's sensitive parts. #T2#
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Hawk flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Santo Amaro's head but Santo Amaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santo Amaro checks a leg kick. #T3#
Santo Amaro with a jab.
Hawk throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santo Amaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santo Amaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santo Amaro connects with a single shot there.
Hawk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro jabs at Hawk's body.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
Santo Amaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
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#
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
A jab from Hawk does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santo Amaro avoids the head kick by Hawk.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Santo Amaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk tests Santo Amaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Santo Amaro.
Hawk defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Hawk moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk throws out a leg kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range and Hawk only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santo Amaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Hawk counters with a body kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Hawk looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Hawk slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawk defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hawk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro backing away here, and Hawk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santo Amaro looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming. #T4#
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Santo Amaro misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santo Amaro thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Santo Amaro pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.#T1#
Hawk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santo Amaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk wants to slow Santo Amaro down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawk 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.
Santo Amaro defending well as Hawk loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Santo Amaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Santo Amaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Santo Amaro.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Hawk moved out of range.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junqueiro Santo Amaro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santo Amaro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!

A victorious Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II     
Date:   May 14, 2023
#R1#
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santo Amaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Pierre takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with the left hand. Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Pierre finds it's target.
Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Pierre throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Santo Amaro connects with a jab.
Pierre misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro drops his hands momentarily and Pierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santo Amaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Santo Amaro tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws an overhand right that lands on Pierre's shoulder, as Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
Pierre swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Pierre avoids it easily.
Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Pierre misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Santo Amaro tenderised Pierre's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the head.
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Pierre.
Pierre digs a good hook to Santo Amaro's body.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pierre misses.
Pierre throws a hook but Santo Amaro avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Pierre.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Santo Amaro lands the left hand.
Pierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santo Amaro is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.#T3#
Pierre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Pierre tries to bum rush Santo Amaro with a series of wild strikes but Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pierre misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
Pierre 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.
Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santo Amaro sizes up Pierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santo Amaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre misses with a hook.
Pierre walks into a left hand.
Pierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Pierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierre momentarily. #T4#
Santo Amaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
Santo Amaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Pierre avoided it.
Pierre misses with the combination.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Pierre off balance momentarily.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pierre backs away, Santo Amaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santo Amaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pierre. Pierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro tries a low kick but Pierre avoids it.
Santo Amaro digs a good hook to Pierre's body.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pierre just manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Santo Amaro there.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pierre walks into a jab.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Santo Amaro avoids them all with ease.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santo Amaro's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santo Amaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pierre swinging wildly here.
Pierre misses with the combination.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pierre might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Santo Amaro has got the better of the exchanges.
Santo Amaro lands with a cross.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santo Amaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
Pierre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pierre misses with the combination.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pierre.
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre digs a good body shot into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Pierre misses with a hook to the body
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro cracks Pierre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santo Amaro jabs Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Pierre finds it's target.
Pierre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierre's sensitive parts.
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Santo Amaro feints and then cracks Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierre down.
Pierre moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Santo Amaro lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santo Amaro.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro jabs at Pierre's body.
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Santo Amaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro cracks Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santo Amaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Pierre.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Santo Amaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierre on the side of the head.
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body punch.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierre moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Pierre swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Santo Amaro.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santo Amaro's head backwards.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santo Amaro avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Santo Amaro cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
Pierre scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Pierre slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.#T1#
Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santo Amaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santo Amaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santo Amaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Pierre throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierre swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick which misses Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierre tries to avoid it. #T2#
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Santo Amaro throws a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Santo Amaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santo Amaro with a hook.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a good low kick that Pierre was not able to check.
Santo Amaro with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre misses the jab.
Pierre lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Pierre misses with a hook
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Pierre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro dodges the punch combination from Pierre.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santo Amaro.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pierre.#T4#
Pierre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pierre there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro cracks Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pierre lands the left hand.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Pierre.
Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santo Amaro sizes up Pierre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Santo Amaro there.
Pierre misses with the combination.
Santo Amaro throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santo Amaro 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!

A relieved looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Santo Amaro is quick to defend against it.
Santo Amaro throws out a powerful jab.
James has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santo Amaro did well to prevent James getting side control.
Santo Amaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
Santo Amaro tries to buck James off but James takes his back!
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
James looking for the choke but no joy.
Santo Amaro trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Santo Amaro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get James off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Santo Amaro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet.
James is looking to control Santo Amaro but Santo Amaro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - James's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
James looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB#
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santo Amaro is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.#ES2#
Santo Amaro is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santo Amaro's guard.

Santo Amaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santo Amaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage. #BC2#
Santo Amaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James dives in and grabs Santo Amaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santo Amaro pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
James moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santo Amaro sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Santo Amaro kicks off James and gets to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santo Amaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a good body shot.
James shoots in and drives through. Santo Amaro sprawls well.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santo Amaro as he avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Santo Amaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Santo Amaro is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James prevents Santo Amaro from standing back up. #T4#
James trying to control from half guard but Santo Amaro is working away.
James trying to mount his opponent but Santo Amaro defends it. #ES2#
Santo Amaro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santo Amaro lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left. #TD#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.

Santo Amaro kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by James.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santo Amaro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Santo Amaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santo Amaro was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James wants to control from the top but Santo Amaro keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Santo Amaro has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
James shoots and misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro.
James takes one on the button.
Santo Amaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Santo Amaro counters with a left to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#James is rocked!#T3#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santo Amaro counters with a big left hand that crumples James! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Our winner, Junqueiro Santo Amaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bellicose XXVIII     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Sojka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
We've been told by Santo Amaro's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sojka slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Sojka throws a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Sojka throws a right hand that Santo Amaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Santo Amaro also avoids with ease.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka lands a body shot.
Sojka blocks a head kick by Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sojka lands with a shot to the body.
Sojka jabs Santo Amaro right on the nose. Santo Amaro blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
A punch combination from Sojka misses. #T1#
Sojka needs to keep his hands up - Santo Amaro had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Despite the aggression on Sojka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sojka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Sojka throws a lazy uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Santo Amaro.#ROC#Sojka is rocked!
Sojka tries to clinch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Sojka is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
A punch combination from Sojka misses.
Sojka lands with a hook. Santo Amaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sojka seems to have recovered his senses.
Santo Amaro cracks Sojka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santo Amaro throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sojka crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Our winner, Junqueiro Santo Amaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bellicose XIX     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Mawma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mawma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mawma is looking to advance position but Santo Amaro won't allow it.
Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mawma throwing shots but Santo Amaro is blocking nicely.
Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mawma is trying to control the action in half guard but Santo Amaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mawma throwing shots but Santo Amaro is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up but Mawma is controlling him
Mawma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santo Amaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Santo Amaro is staying active underneath Mawma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet.
Mawma wants to free his trapped foot but Santo Amaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mawma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mawma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mawma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Santo Amaro pushes Mawma off and gets back to his feet.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2##TD2#
Mawma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santo Amaro's guard.
Mawma trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Amaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santo Amaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santo Amaro wants to stand up but Mawma is controlling him.
Santo Amaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawma.
Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mawma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Santo Amaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mawma is defended easily by Santo Amaro.#T3#
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mawma.
Mawma loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.#TD2#
Mawma feints and as Santo Amaro raises his hands in defense, Mawma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mawma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santo Amaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mawma won't allow Santo Amaro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mawma distracts Santo Amaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mawma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mawma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Santo Amaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mawma is controlling him.
Mawma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santo Amaro wants to stand and escape but Mawma is having none of it.
Santo Amaro keeping full guard, as Mawma tries to pass.
Mawma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mawma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santo Amaro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santo Amaro is not content to let Mawma control the position.
Mawma working the ground and pound but Santo Amaro is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Mawma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Mawma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santo Amaro wants to stand and escape but Mawma is having none of it.
Santo Amaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet but Mawma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mawma tries to free his leg and advance position but Santo Amaro is retaining full guard.
Mawma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro wants to stand but Mawma is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mawma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mawma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santo Amaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mawma somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Mawma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Mawma is looking for a kimura here.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up but Mawma is controlling him
Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Mawma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santo Amaro taking some punishment here, with Mawma in his half guard.
Mawma trying to control from Santo Amaro's half guard. Santo Amaro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mawma won't allow Santo Amaro to get back to his feet.
Mawma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mawma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mawma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet but Mawma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES#
Santo Amaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch.
Santo Amaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mawma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Mawma shoots in for a double leg but Santo Amaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mawma.
Good work by Mawma as he checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mawma.
Santo Amaro throws an overhand right that lands on Mawma's shoulder, as Mawma tries to avoid the shot.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.#T4#
Mawma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when Mawma was well out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mawma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Santo Amaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mawma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santo Amaro is fending him off so far but Mawma persists. Nope, Santo Amaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Mawma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santo Amaro defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santo Amaro with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mawma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mawma shoots in for a takedown but Santo Amaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santo Amaro cracks Mawma with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut.
We've been told by Santo Amaro's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Santo Amaro coming out on top.#ROC#Mawma is rocked!
Mawma walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mawma limp body while Santo Amaro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BelIicose IX     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Honorio throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Honorio finds it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Honorio 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.
Honorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to the head.
Honorio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santo Amaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Honorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Honorio tries to clinch but Santo Amaro is having none of it.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Honorio moves into range and clinches up with Santo Amaro.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro 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!
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Honorio blocks it.
Honorio has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Honorio throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro lands a body punch.
Honorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
Honorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands. #T1#
Honorio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Honorio jumps guard but Santo Amaro stands there with Honorio around his waist. Honorio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Honorio tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Honorio is trying to pull guard but Santo Amaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Honorio is trying to pull guard but Santo Amaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand into Honorio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honorio's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Santo Amaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honorio throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Santo Amaro's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Santo Amaro misses
and Honorio counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honorio.
Honorio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honorio defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Honorio counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Honorio's head.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick.
Honorio shoots in but Santo Amaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Honorio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Honorio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Honorio. #BC#
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Honorio has closed the distance and engaged Santo Amaro in a clinch.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Honorio. #BC2#
Honorio breaks from the clinch.
Honorio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santo Amaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Honorio blocks it.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Santo Amaro cracks Honorio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Honorio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Santo Amaro finish him? #ROC#Honorio is rocked!#TD2#
Santo Amaro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Honorio is still in real trouble! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Honorio wants to stand but Santo Amaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Honorio seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Santo Amaro controlling Honorio's posture.
Santo Amaro keeping full guard, as Honorio tries to pass.
Santo Amaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santo Amaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santo Amaro keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honorio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honorio looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Honorio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santo Amaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Honorio is just out of range.
And Honorio tries to counter it with a takedown but Santo Amaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Honorio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro throws an overhand right that lands on Honorio's shoulder, as Honorio tries to avoid the shot.
Honorio shoots and misses
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Santo Amaro cracks Honorio with a hook to the temple - Honorio is on wobbly legs here! Santo Amaro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Honorio falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Santo Amaro wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bellicose 146     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Santa Perez's body. Santa Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santa Perez misses with a looping left.
Santo Amaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santa Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santo Amaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santa Perez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santo Amaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Santa Perez's midsection.#T1#
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santa Perez moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Santa Perez slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Santa Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot
and Santa Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Santa Perez moves away and avoids it.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santa Perez manages to avoid it.
Santa Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Santa Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
letting Santa Perez counter with a right hand.
Santa Perez ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Santa Perez saw that one coming.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santa Perez.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro with a jab.#T3#
Santo Amaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santa Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santa Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Perez ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Santa Perez moved out of range nicely.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santa Perez throws a sloppy body shot
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santa Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Perez missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santa Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro 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#
Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Santa Perez misses the target.
Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro scores with a sloppy right hand. Santa Perez should have avoided that one.
Santa Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santa Perez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santa Perez.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santa Perez, as that shot connected.
Santo Amaro lands a head shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez cracks a nice hook into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Santa Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santo Amaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santa Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Santa Perez has been cut.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
Santa Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Santa Perez darts in and clinches Santo Amaro up against the cage.#BC2#
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch.
Santa Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Santa Perez connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a nice body shot.
Santo Amaro is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santo Amaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Santa Perez's head but Santa Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Santa Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Santa Perez lands with a hook. Santo Amaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Santa Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Santa Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Santa Perez counters with a big uppercut that knocks Santo Amaro off his feet! Santa Perez dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Santo Amaro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro tries to buck Santa Perez off but Santa Perez is having none of it.
Santo Amaro is still in real trouble! Can Santa Perez finish him?
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.
Santo Amaro controls the position for a moment.
Santo Amaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santo Amaro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santa Perez trying to control the position but Santo Amaro is working away. #T4#
Santo Amaro stops Santa Perez from passing to mount.
Santo Amaro is looking for a sweep.
Santo Amaro is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Santa Perez moves into full mount!
Santo Amaro is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santa Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Santa Perez'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
A counter left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses its target.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Perez punishes Santo Amaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Santa Perez is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Santa Perez moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santa Perez on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses the body punch #KD#
and Santo Amaro is countered with a crisp right hand from Santa Perez that sends him to the canvas! Santa Perez follows him to the mat into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Perez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Santa Perez continues to stall.
Santa Perez trying to control the action but Santo Amaro is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santo Amaro struggling a bit here.
Santo Amaro is not content to let Santa Perez control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Santa Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.#T3#
Santa Perez avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
Santa Perez walks into a straight right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santa Perez tries to move into range but Santo Amaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santa Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.#T4#
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Santo Amaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santa Perez under the eye.
Santa Perez blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Santa Perez moves into the clinch.
Santo Amaro pushes Santa Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santa Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santa Perez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Santa Perez!

Jorge Santa Perez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bellicose 133     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Vovchanchyn with a jab.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Santo Amaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick, looking for Santo Amaro's leg but Santo Amaro calmly moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn cracks Santo Amaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn jabs Santo Amaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Vovchanchyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn lands a really nice looking cross but Santo Amaro seems unphased.
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!
Santo Amaro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Vovchanchyn misses.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
Santo Amaro thuds his right hand into Vovchanchyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Vovchanchyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro checks it. #T4#
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the nose.
Vovchanchyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick by Vovchanchyn misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santo Amaro can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing. #T1#
Santo Amaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Vovchanchyn
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.#T2#
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vovchanchyn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vovchanchyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Vovchanchyn tried to counter with a leg kick but Santo Amaro avoided it.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Vovchanchyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vovchanchyn has got the better of the exchanges.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right. #T3#
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick that misses
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Vovchanchyn lands.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santo Amaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Santo Amaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.#T4#
Vovchanchyn is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro needs to keep his hands up - Vovchanchyn had a free shot at his head 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!
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vovchanchyn.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Fedor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junqueiro Santo Amaro'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro stuns Vovchanchyn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
As Santo Amaro backs away, Vovchanchyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Vovchanchyn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.#T1#
Santo Amaro slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Santo Amaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santo Amaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santo Amaro throws a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Vovchanchyn catches Santo Amaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vovchanchyn.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body kick.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Vovchanchyn counters with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santo Amaro if he has to take too many more of those.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vovchanchyn 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Vovchanchyn!

A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bellicose 124     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero .
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro dodges the punch combination from Romero .
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.#T1#
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throws a series of punches but Santo Amaro avoids them all with ease.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Junqueiro Santo Amaro has been cut.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Santo Amaro.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Santo Amaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Romero .
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero 's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro lands a head shot.
Santo Amaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Romero .
Santo Amaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Good exchange - Romero coming out on top.
Romero scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero .
Santo Amaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
A lazy left from Santo Amaro finds it's target.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romero in his tracks.
Romero cracks Santo Amaro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romero darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Santo Amaro is rocked!
Romero throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Romero on the side of the head.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Rock Romero will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Santo Amaro jabs at Romero 's body.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero lands a jab.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santo Amaro.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Romero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Santo Amaro sprawling to the canvas! Santo Amaro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Romero finish him?!
Santo Amaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero connects with a superb combination that knocks Santo Amaro out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Romero before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Santo Amaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Romero !
A relieved looking Rock Romero thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bellicose 114     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Santo Amaro.
Test with a nice cross.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Test catches Santo Amaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Test moves into the clinch.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Test .
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santo Amaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santo Amaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Test backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Test blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Santo Amaro.
Test misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Santo Amaro.
Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Test misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head.
Test lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santo Amaro or not.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Test blocks it.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Test .
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of Test 's head. #T2#
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Test avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test working aggressively here.
Santo Amaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Test blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Test lands with a light punch inside.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Test 's elbow.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
A short right from Test on the inside.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Test lands a nice uppercut.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Test working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Test .
Test pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Test .
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Test back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Santo Amaro. #T4#
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Test s head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Santo Amaro on the inside.
Test lands with a short shot to the head.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Test .
Test makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santo Amaro lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santo Amaro.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Rooster Test will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Test throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Test looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rooster Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test tries to clinch but Santo Amaro moves away
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Test fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Test fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Test .
The crowd cheers as Test lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santo Amaro doesn't seem phased though.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Test moves out of range.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body punch.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Test misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Test throws a front kick aimed at Santo Amaro's knee but Santo Amaro avoids it well.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Test darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Test does a little dance to reset his feet.
Test takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santo Amaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Test connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santo Amaro scrambles back to his feet.
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Test misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot
and Test counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Test tries to clinch but Santo Amaro moves out of range. #T2#
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santo Amaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Santo Amaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Test rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Test closes the distance and clinches.
Santo Amaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro presses Test against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
A short right from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro pushes Test back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test misses with a body punch.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Test misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
A right handed body shot lands from Test .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santo Amaro.
Test misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Test .
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Test controls his hands. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Test avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Test misses with some punches.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Test backwards.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test .
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Test 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santo Amaro.
Test lands with a right to the head.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Test blocks it.
Santo Amaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Test was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.
Test misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Test throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Test is rocked!
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Test is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santo Amaro misses with a wild body shot.
Santo Amaro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Test drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Santo Amaro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Test 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A relieved looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bellicose 106     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lightspeed counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Santo Amaro's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Lightspeed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lightspeed connects with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the body
and Lightspeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santo Amaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro lands a body shot.
Lightspeed 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.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Lightspeed has Santo Amaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lightspeed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santo Amaros head.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Lightspeed avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Santo Amaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lightspeed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Lightspeed prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightspeed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Lightspeed controls the action.
Santo Amaro is leaning against Lightspeed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lightspeed fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightspeed lands with a light punch inside.
Santo Amaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Lightspeed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightspeed controls his hands.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santo Amaro lands a left hand.
Lightspeed blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands with a left to the head.
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lightspeed fails to land.
Lightspeed digs a right hand into Santo Amaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santo Amaro's gas tank.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Lightspeed blocks it.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightspeed's elbow.
Santo Amaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
That's time! Santo Amaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Lightspeed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but Lightspeed blocks it.
Lightspeed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santo Amaro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lightspeed can turn it around.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightspeed's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightspeed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightspeed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightspeed tries to throw a body punch but Santo Amaro avoids it by throwing Lightspeed back against the cage.
Lightspeed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Lightspeed avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Lightspeed misses with the head strike.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Lightspeed.
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land.
Santo Amaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Lightspeed controls the action.
Good body shot from Santo Amaro. #T1#
Lightspeed tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed cracks Santo Amaro with a nice body shot.
Santo Amaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santo Amaro blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Lightspeed lands a body shot.
Lightspeed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lightspeed lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arax Lightspeed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Lightspeed.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside.
Lightspeed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lightspeed. #T2#
A body shot lands from Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed swings wildly with an uppercut but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lightspeed fails to land.
Lightspeed scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightspeed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Lightspeed controls the action.
Lightspeed lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed.
Lightspeed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lightspeed blocks an uppercut.
Lightspeed is working Santo Amaro over against the cage.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Lightspeed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lightspeed blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Lightspeed. #T3#
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
Santo Amaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed scores with a shoulder strike.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro pushes Lightspeed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
Santo Amaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Santo Amaro.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro lands an uppercut.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the head.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Lightspeed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Santo Amaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightspeed digs a right hand underneath Santo Amaro's ribcage. Santo Amaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightspeed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lightspeed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santo Amaro is keeping busy.
Lightspeed blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightspeed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Amaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arax Lightspeed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lightspeed lands a nice shot that snaps Santo Amaro's head back.
Lightspeed with a nice cross.#KD2#
Lightspeed drops Santo Amaro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santo Amaro looks back up at him and smiles so Lightspeed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Santo Amaro is rocked!
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Lightspeed.
Oh Santo Amaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arax Lightspeed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightspeed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro seems to have got his legs back now.
Santo Amaro walks into a stiff left hand from Lightspeed.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Lightspeed is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lightspeed 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.
Santo Amaro is holding his hands too far apart here. Lightspeed throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Santo Amaro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arax Lightspeed!
A very excited looking Arax Lightspeed 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.

 

Event: Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2     
Date:   May 11, 2022
#R1#
Kvick throws a lazy uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Kvick.
Kvick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivar Kvick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvick dives in for a single leg takedown but Santo Amaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Kvick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kvick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kvick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
And Kvick tries to counter it with a takedown but Santo Amaro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kvick blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Kvick.#TD2#
Kvick gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kvick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Kvick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Santo Amaro is doing well to control the position and prevent Kvick from advancing to side control.
Kvick slows the pace down in half guard.
Santo Amaro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kvick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvick throws a strike but Santo Amaro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kvick trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Amaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kvick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santo Amaro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kvick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kvick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santo Amaro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santo Amaro tries to get out of the position.
Kvick is looking to work some ground and pound but Santo Amaro has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kvick with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santo Amaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvick misses the jab.
Kvick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Kvick jabs at Santo Amaro's body.
Santo Amaro drops his hands momentarily and Kvick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
A nice side step and Kvick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santo Amaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kvick finds it's way round the side to connect with Santo Amaro's head.
Kvick shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kvick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kvick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvick looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Santo Amaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santo Amaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivar Kvick.
Kvick tries to clinch up
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Kvick counters by clinching up.
Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Santo Amaro pushes Kvick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kvick wants to stall.
Kvick looking to stall.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand underneath Kvick's ribcage. Kvick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santo Amaro lands a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Santo Amaro on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro working aggressively here.
Santo Amaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kvick looks winded!
Kvick stalling in the clinch but Santo Amaro improves position.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kvick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro avoids the body shot from Kvick.
Santo Amaro cracks Kvick with an open hand slap.
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kvick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kvick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santo Amaro.
Kvick shoots and misses
and Kvick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kvick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Santo Amaro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kvick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Christ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christ there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christ misses with a hook
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santo Amaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Jab, jab by Santo Amaro - just one landing. #T1#
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christ staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Christ misses its target.
Christ throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
Christ misses the body punch
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Santo Amaro misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Christ lunges at Santo Amaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santo Amaro's hand. #T2#
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Santo Amaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Christ digs a good body shot into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
Christ moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Santo Amaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Christ. Those never looked like landing.
Santo Amaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Jeno Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christ cracks Santo Amaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santo Amaro defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Santo Amaro.
Christ swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Christ misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a huge left! Christ is in big trouble! He's backing up but Santo Amaro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Christ from any more damage. A dominating finish by Santo Amaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A very excited looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro 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.

 

Event: CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Reyes counters with a thumping low kick.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Reyes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes throws a chopping leg kick but Santo Amaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reyes misses with an uppercut. Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Reyes lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes. #T2#
Reyes wants to land a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro punishes Reyes's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Reyes slips a jab from Santo Amaro.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reyes slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reyes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Reyes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santo Amaro with a body shot.#T4#
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Reyes tenderised Santo Amaro's leg. Santo Amaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Reyes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reyes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Santo Amaro is just out of range.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Santo Amaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Santo Amaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reyes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Reyes connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Reyes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes stalks Santo Amaro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santo Amaro's face. Santo Amaro staggers backwards, shaken.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santo Amaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reyes misses with an uppercut
and Santo Amaro counters with a big right hand! Oh Reyes is in trouble here! Santo Amaro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CDFC 19: Valle vs Tarver     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Santo Amaro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Brent Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Brent Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Santo Amaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santo Amaro.#CUT#That has opened up Brent Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jackson falls to his knees and Santo Amaro doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
After winning the bout, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: 2021-11     
Date:   Nov 22, 2021
#R1#
Kokubufuko throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kokubufuko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kokubufuko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Santo Amaro blocks the leg kick.
Kokubufuko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santo Amaro punishes Kokubufuko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kokubufuko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kokubufuko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Kokubufuko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Santo Amaro cracks Kokubufuko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santo Amaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokubufuko moves away.
Kokubufuko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro just manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Santo Amaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Kokubufuko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Santo Amaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokubufuko manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Kokubufuko misses.
Kokubufuko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kokubufuko.
Kokubufuko motions for Santo Amaro to come forward. Kokubufuko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokubufuko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Santo Amaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokubufuko. Kokubufuko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kokubufuko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kokubufuko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santo Amaro ducks under a wild hook from Kokubufuko.
Kokubufuko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santo Amaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kokubufuko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santo Amaro is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Santo Amaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokubufuko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Kokubufuko blocks it.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping left.
Kokubufuko half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Santo Amaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice right hand.
Kokubufuko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokubufuko with the inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the body.
Kokubufuko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left.
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokubufuko manages to avoid it.
Kokubufuko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Kokubufuko misses with a low kick.
Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokubufuko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokubufuko throws a push kick but Santo Amaro slaps the foot to one side.
Santo Amaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kokubufuko looks for the body kick but Santo Amaro saw that one coming.
Taobaru Kokubufuko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kokubufuko throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santo Amaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Junqueiro Santo Amaro!

Junqueiro Santo Amaro wins by unanimous decision!

Junqueiro Santo Amaro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: FWFC 5 : Revenge     
Date:   Nov 11, 2021
#R1#
Avramopoulos throws a series of punches but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Avramopoulos slips under a jab.
Avramopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santo Amaro with a body shot.
Avramopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avramopoulos.
Santo Amaro loads up on a big right hand but Avramopoulos slips the punch.
Avramopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Santo Amaro pushes him off.
Avramopoulos swinging wildly here.
Avramopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santo Amaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avramopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avramopoulos goes for a double leg but Santo Amaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santo Amaro continues to drive forward.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avramopoulos manages to avoid it.
Avramopoulos throws a counter combo.
Avramopoulos dives in and grabs Santo Amaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santo Amaro pushes down on Avramopoulos's head and hops out.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ioannis Avramopoulos.#T1#
Avramopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Avramopoulos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Avramopoulos counters with a left and a right that stings Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to the head.
Avramopoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avramopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro. #KD#
Santo Amaro drops Avramopoulos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avramopoulos looks back up at him and smiles so Santo Amaro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Avramopoulos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santo Amaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avramopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Santo Amaro finish him?
Avramopoulos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santo Amaro is fending him off so far but Avramopoulos persists. Nope, Santo Amaro circles away and we're back to standing.
Santo Amaro shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Avramopoulos takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Santo Amaro sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Avramopoulos bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A very excited looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro 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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