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FWC 13 Insano V Amato PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mad mic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy The Crocodile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, mad mic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy The Crocodile!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crocodile getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Crocodile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Crocodile.
The Crocodile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crocodile uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
mic is rocked!
The Crocodile moves in looking to clinch but mic pushes him off.
Oh mic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Crocodile lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy The Crocodile!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the ring accompanied by I need Scissors!. Ramone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Raza. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Ramone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans cracks Ramone with a good jab.
Evans tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramone moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Ramone does no damage.
Ramone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans works the jab nicely.
Evans jabs at Ramone's body.
Ramone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evans regains half guard.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Ramone has control of the leg.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Ramone is controlling him
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramone wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Ramone landing with the ground and pound.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Ramone is proving a slippery customer.
Ramone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramone postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Ramone thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramone trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans lands a really nice looking cross but Ramone seems unphased.
Evans throws a leg kick but Ramone moved away.
Ramone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans works Ramone's body with a nice hook.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense.
Chris Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Ramone.
Ramone looks gassed!
Evans lands a jab to the head.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Ramone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramone.
Ramone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Julio Ramone has been cut.
Ramone throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Ramone ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramone also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Evans both land. Nice combination.
Evans tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Ramone misses with the combination.
Evans lands a nice looking body shot.
Evans fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Evans lands with a cross.
Evans misses with the combination.
Ramone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans looks to land a combination but Ramone avoids it well.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Ramone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramone off to one side.
Evans throws a right hand that Ramone ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramone also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Ramone's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramone tries to avoid it.
Evans stalks Ramone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramone's face. Ramone staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Evans staying out of range there.
Ramone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Evans scores with a head kick.
Evans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramone's head backwards.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Ramone moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramone looks to land a strike but Evans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ramone throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Ramone is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans misses with a double jab.
Chris Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramone checks a leg kick.
Chris Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramone looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramone slips a jab from Evans.
A good leg kick by Evans.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Ramone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramone lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Ramone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Ramone drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Ramone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chris Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans lands a body shot.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Evans slips a jab from Ramone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramone manages to avoid it.
Ramone ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans's corner calls for a 1-2. Evans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramone defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Evans looks to land a combination but Ramone avoids it well.
Evans throws a right and a left that Ramone avoids nicely.
Ramone misses with a hook.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramone walks into a jab.
Ramone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramone misses the target.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramone fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ramone moves out of range.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Ramone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans sizes up Ramone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramone throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Chris Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramone throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Ramone is proving a slippery customer.
Evans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans controls Ramone momentarily but Ramone frees himself.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Ramone slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramone stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramone.
Ramone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Ramone misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Ramone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramone avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Ramone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans throws a series of punches but Ramone moves out of range.
Ramone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans keeping full guard, as Ramone tries to pass.
Ramone preventing the sweep.
Ramone throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramone's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Ramone trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans tries to stand but Ramone is controlling from the bottom.
Ramone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone is striking from the bottom but Evans uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ramone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Evans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramone wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
Evans is keen to just control but Ramone is a slippery customer.
Evans passes into side control, despite Ramone's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Ramone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Ramone is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramone is trying to keep Evans in close.
Chris Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Ramone blocks nicely.
Ramone striking off his back but it's not causing Evans any problems.
Ramone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ramone keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans misses with a combination
and Ramone counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Ramone chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone advances position into side control!
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Julio Ramone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramone throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Ramone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Ramone is controlling him well.
Evans trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Ramone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Evans 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Liebling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Emperor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Liebling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebling misses with a body kick.
Roman Emperor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emperor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liebling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emperor doesn't manage to clinch there - Liebling circles away.
Emperor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liebling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liebling showed some decent athleticism there.
Liebling moves nicely into side control.
Emperor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liebling tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Liebling working away.
Liebling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emperor keeps working.
Emperor is looking to reverse the position.
Emperor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liebling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Liebling tries to land a front kick but Emperor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emperor is looking to clinch.
Liebling keeps the fight on the outside.
Liebling checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Emperor.
Emperor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liebling throws a nice looking combination but Emperor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emperor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emperor throws a head kick but Liebling moves out of range.
Emperor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liebling.
Emperor misses with a body shot.
Emperor tries to clinch but Liebling is having none of it.
Liebling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liebling throws a nice head kick!
Emperor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emperor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liebling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperor moves in looking to clinch but Liebling pushes him off.
Emperor tries to close the distance and clinch but Liebling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liebling misses with a straight left.
Roman Emperor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emperor throws the kick towards the body but Liebling avoids it.
Liebling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emperor doesn't manage to clinch there - Liebling circles away.
Emperor feints and then cracks Liebling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liebling down.
Liebling tries a head kick but it misses.
Emperor tries to clinch there but Liebling circles away.
Emperor tries to clinch up but Liebling circles away and keeps his distance.
Emperor wants to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Liebling.
Emperor is trying to control Liebling's posture but Liebling avoids it.
Emperor is looking for a sweep.
Liebling is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Emperor is trying to escape and Liebling transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Emperor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Liebling! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Liebling!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lazarus Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rickson Norris!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Slade or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
Slade shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norris sprawls well initially but Slade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Slade has control of the leg.
Slade in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Norris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slade!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazarus Slade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vegard Bjorneset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vegard Bjorneset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Langston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Joe Langston has been cut.
Langston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjorneset tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjorneset moves in looking to clinch but Langston pushes him off.
Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch up but Langston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Langston throws a lazy head kick
and Bjorneset counters with a three punch combo that has Langston backing up. Langston nods at Bjorneset to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjorneset tries to clinch up but Langston circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjorneset lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjorneset slips under a jab.
Bjorneset moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Langston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Langston tries a head kick but it misses.
Langston throws a right and a left that Bjorneset avoids nicely.
Langston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorneset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Langston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjorneset's hands.
It looks like Vegard Bjorneset has been cut.
Bjorneset misses with a body kick.
Langston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Langston throws a head kick that misses
and Bjorneset counters by clinching up.
Bjorneset is trying to stall.
Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjorneset fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Bjorneset.
Bjorneset tries to clinch but Langston is having none of it.
Bjorneset knocks Langston to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Bjorneset decides to stand back up. Bjorneset steps back and let's Langston get back to his feet.
Langston has his takedown stuffed
and Bjorneset counters by clinching up.
Bjorneset drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjorneset is working for takedown but Langston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Langston breaks from the clinch.
Langston scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Bjorneset.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset fails with an attempt to clinch.
Langston throws a sloppy head kick
and Bjorneset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Langston misses with a double jab.
Bjorneset throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Langston throws a head kick that misses
and Bjorneset moves into the clinch.
Bjorneset prevents Langston from breaking the clinch.
Langston is trying to break free.
Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjorneset is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Langston.
Langston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Langston looks gassed!
Bjorneset throws a sloppy head kick and Langston moves out of range easily.
Langston misses with a combination
and Bjorneset counters with a big head kick but Langston shrugs it off.
That has opened up Joe Langston's cut even more.
Bjorneset throws a head kick that Langston semi-blocks.
The cut above Joe Langston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Langston.
Bjorneset has Langston up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bjorneset fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vegard Bjorneset. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjorneset unloads a knee to the mid-section. Langston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjorneset fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Langston misses
letting Bjorneset counter with a right hand.
Langston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjorneset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjorneset looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Bjorneset does no damage.
Langston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Langston throws a series of punches but Bjorneset moves out of range.
Langston throws a series of punches but Bjorneset avoids them all with ease.
Langston thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston looks to land a body kick but Bjorneset moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston misses with a combination
and Bjorneset moves into the clinch.
Langston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjorneset has taken the fight to the clinch.
Langston jumps guard but Bjorneset stands there with Langston around his waist. Langston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Langston tries to score a body lock takedown but Bjorneset shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Langston can't break the clinch.
Bjorneset has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Langston uses from the top position.
Bjorneset trying to keep a closed guard but Langston is proving a slippery customer.
Bjorneset had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Langston is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bjorneset Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Langston's back instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjorneset throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegard Bjorneset dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bjorneset darts in and clinches Langston up against the ropes.
Bjorneset lands an elbow inside.
Langston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Langston misses
and Bjorneset moves into the clinch.
Bjorneset goes for a takedown attempt but Langston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Langston throws a head kick that misses
and Bjorneset counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjorneset.
Bjorneset breaks the clinch.
Langston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjorneset scores with a three punch combo!
Joe Langston's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Langston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vegard Bjorneset!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato has chosen Du Hast as his entrance music. Captain Insano had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amato 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 Insano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Insano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amato throws a right and a left that Insano avoids nicely.
Amato thows a body shot but no joy.
Insano moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Insano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Insano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Insano tries to clinch but Amato is having none of it.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amato throws a series of punches but Insano avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano moves out of range of the strikes.
Amato shoots in for a double leg but Insano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Insano drives through and clinches with Amato against the ropes.
Amato goes for a takedown in the clinch but Insano prevents it.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but Amato blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Amato is blocking nicely.
Amato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano wants to stall.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano keeps control of Amato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Amato.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Amato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Insano wants to stall.
Insano is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Amato is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano throws an elbow that misses.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Amato is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Amato into the ropes.
Insano keeps control of Amato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amato wants to break free but Insano has control.
Amato avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Amato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Insano is looking to control Amato's arms but Amato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the ropes.
Insano looking to throw knees to the head but Amato is blocking nicely.
Amato lands a shoulder strike.
Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Insano is trying to keep an underhook but Amato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Amato looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Insano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato is taking a breather. Insano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Amato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amato is nestled in close to Insano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Insano has hold of Amato's hands but Amato slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Insano is trying to control but Amato passes into side control!
Insano is trying to control Amato's posture but Amato avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amato looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Insano is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato trying to control the action but Insano is working from the bottom.
Amato lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Insano down.
Amato in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amato lands a nice forearm strike.
Amato working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Amato has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Insano!
Amato putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Amato misses the jab.
Amato throws a low kick, looking for Insano's leg but Insano calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amato.
Insano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Insano.
Amato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Insano takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amato jumps guard but Insano stands there with Amato around his waist. Amato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Insano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano prevents Amato from breaking the clinch.
Insano gets underhooks to prevent Amato's takedown attempt.
Amato is breathing heavily.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Amato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Insano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano misses with a knee strike.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amato wants to get back to striking at distance but Insano won't allow it.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amato wants a takedown.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Amato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Insano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Insano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato jumps guard and drags Insano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amato pulls Insano in close to his closed guard and prevents Insano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Insano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amato on the ground.
Amato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Insano trying to control the position from guard on top but Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amato manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Amato.
Amato throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Insano because Amato loaded up on that one.
Insano tries to hold on but Amato postures up.
BOOM! Amato connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Insano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Insano tries to get out of the position.
Amato trying to control but Insano is having none of it.
Amato throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Insano because Amato loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Insano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Amato landing punches.
Amato avoids the attempt from Insano to control.
Amato landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amato tries for a takedown but Insano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amato shoots in but no luck this time.
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Insano tries to clinch up.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Amato swats away the attempt to clinch by Insano.
Amato fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amato waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Insano.
Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Insano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amato fails with a takedown attempt.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Insano is looking to clinch.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato throws a body punch but Insano moves out of range.
Insano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Captain Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Amato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Captain Insano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Insano tries to clinch up.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Insano moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Insano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amato moves away.
Amato swats away the attempt to clinch by Insano.
Insano tries to clinch up but Amato circles away and keeps his distance.
Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Insano's waist but Insano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amato off to one side.
Insano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amato, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amato's face.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Amato tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Amato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Insano misses with a knee to the head.
Insano prevents the takedown attempt.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Amato is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Insano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Insano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Insano misses with a few strikes there.
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amato shoots in and bounces Insano off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Amato controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Insano clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Insano tries to clinch up but Amato circles away and keeps his distance.
Amato blocks a head kick by Insano.
Amato throws a head kick but Insano moves out of range.
Insano wants to clinch.
Amato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Insano wants to clinch up but Amato keeps it at a distance.
Amato shoots in looking for a takedown. Insano tries to sprawl out of it but Amato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Insano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano tries to clinch there but Amato circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Insano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano doesn't manage to clinch there - Amato circles away.
Insano wants to clinch up but Amato keeps it at a distance.
Insano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amato is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Amato with a nice cross.
Insano wants to clinch.
Insano is looking to clinch.
Amato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Amato thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Insano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amato swats away the attempt to clinch by Insano.
Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Insano tries to clinch there but Amato circles away.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amato looks for a takedown but Insano sprawls well.
Insano has Amato up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato blocks the elbow strike.
Insano trying to stall but Amato improves his position.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Amato takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Insano.
Amato just leaning against Insano, taking a breather.
Insano throws an elbow but it misses.
Amato tries to break the clinch but Insano is controlling the position.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amato's face.
Insano tries to land knees in the clinch but Amato avoids the damage to the body.
Insano trying to land knees to the body.
Amato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Insano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Insano moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Amato misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Insano gets a clinch.
Insano throws an elbow that misses.
Amato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amato wants to get back to striking at distance but Insano won't allow it.
Amato avoids the elbow strike from Insano, against the ropes.
Amato is trying to break free.
Amato avoiding damage as Insano throws knees to the body.
Amato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Amato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amato tries to pull guard but Insano holds him up against the ropes and eventually Amato drops back down to his feet.
Insano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amato is trying to break the clinch but Insano has him pressed against the ropes.
Amato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Amato drops down looking for an ankle pick but Insano pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Insano had his way with Domenic Amato in that round.
That's time! Insano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Insano. No joy for Amato on that attempt.
Amato tries to clinch there but Insano circles away.
Insano doesn't manage to clinch there - Amato circles away.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Insano wants to clinch
and Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insano looks to clinch
and Amato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Insano won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Amato working the strikes but Insano uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Amato throwing shots but Insano is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Insano is trying to maintain the position but Amato is very close to passing his half guard.
Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Insano's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Insano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Insano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amato swats away the attempt to clinch by Insano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Insano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Amato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Insano wants to clinch but Amato slips to the side
letting Amato counter with a right hand.
Insano tries to clinch there but Amato circles away.
Insano moves in looking to clinch but Amato pushes him off.
Insano moves out of range as Amato strikes.
Insano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano blocks a head kick by Amato.
Insano wants to clinch but Amato slips to the side
and Amato counters with a three punch combo that has Insano backing up. Insano nods at Amato to acknowledge the strikes.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Insano blocks a jab.
Insano misses with a wild combination.
Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Insano manages to avoid it.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Insano fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Insano wants to clinch.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Insano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Insano rushes Amato and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Amato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Insano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Captain Insano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Insano lands a damaging elbow.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amato can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Insano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amato can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!
Domenic Amato is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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RATING
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