Infliction 27 Justified PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuklinski has chosen Taste Like Kevin Bacon as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Parker
vs
Kuklinski

178 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuklinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Parker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parker is holding on for now.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parker is holding on to half guard well.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuklinski.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Parker is defending it quite comfortably.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuklinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuklinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuklinski tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a left and a right that stings Kuklinski.

Parker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuklinski to the mat! Kuklinski manages to get full guard.
Kuklinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker trying to control but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski wants to stand but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuklinski controlling Parker's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuklinski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuklinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parker!
Poor strikes thrown by Kuklinski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Kuklinski throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parker tries to hold on but Kuklinski postures up.
Parker is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuklinski throwing strikes here but Parker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

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.
Parker is working to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski thowing shots but they're missing.
Kuklinski controlling the position easily from mount.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuklinski on the ground.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuklinski 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean Parker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Parker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuklinski defending well though.
Kuklinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.

Kuklinski kicks off Parker and gets to his feet.
Kuklinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuklinski with a poor takedown

and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Kuklinski fights it but they end up in guard.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Kuklinski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker working some strikes from top position.

Kuklinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.
Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Kuklinski's brow.
Parker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinski blocks nicely.
Parker is working Kuklinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuklinski has wrist control.
Parker distracts Kuklinski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parker stands up over Kuklinski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kuklinski has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuklinski has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuklinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Kuklinski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.

Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Parker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuklinski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parker, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuklinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker trying to control the position.

Kuklinski drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Kuklinski off! Kuklinski jumps back into Parker's guard.
Parker is pulling down on Kuklinski's head to control his posture.

That's four 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.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is trying to keep Kuklinski in close.
Kuklinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Parker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Parker with a poor takedown
and Kuklinski counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuklinski which made him look bad.

Parker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Parker lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
Kuklinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Kuklinski has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker cracks Kuklinski with a solid left hand.
Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuklinski wants to stand and escape but Parker is having none of it.
Kuklinski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.
Kuklinski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuklinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski preventing the sweep.
Sean Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuklinski wanted to stand there but Parker had control of the position.
Sean Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Parker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuklinski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuklinski is defended easily by Parker.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily

and Parker counters with a single leg into guard. Kuklinski didn't expect that.

Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Kuklinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kuklinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuklinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parker!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Parker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonus Resi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yomi Sunday (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.

Resi
vs
Sunday

190 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonus Resi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yomi Sunday!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunday tries to avoid it but Resi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunday to the ground. Sunday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sunday misses with a takedown attempt
and Resi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sunday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Resi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sunday won't allow Resi to get back to his feet.
Resi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Resi wants to stand and escape but Sunday is having none of it.
Sunday trying to control but Resi is working from the bottom.
Sunday wants to pass the guard but Resi is keeping the position.
Resi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Resi tries to get out of the position.
Sunday looking to sit in guard and control but Resi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sunday is proving hard to escape from.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Resi tries for a takedown but Sunday circles away easily

and Sunday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Resi's guard.
Sunday won't allow Resi to get back to his feet.
Resi keeping moving, preventing Sunday from controlling successfully.
Sunday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Resi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sunday drops back, looking for a kneebar! Resi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Resi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Resi!

Resi stands up.

Sunday scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday stops Resi from getting back to his feet.
Sunday wants to free his trapped foot but Resi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sunday trying to control the action but Resi is working from the bottom.
Sunday stops Resi from getting back to his feet.
Resi is breathing heavily.
Resi is refusing to be controlled, as Sunday sits in half guard.
Sunday wants to stand but Resi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunday slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four 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.
I looks like Sunday might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Resi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Resi tries to stand but Sunday is controlling his head.

Resi stands up and beckons Sunday to his feet.

Sunday shoots in and bounces Resi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yomi Sunday 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.

Resi misses with a takedown

and Sunday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Resi won't be happy with that.

Sunday decides to stand up, so the ref orders Resi to his feet.

Sunday scores a takedown into full mount!
Resi is trying to stand.
Yomi Sunday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Resi is squirming around, avoiding Sunday's attempts to control the action.
Resi is trying to stand up.
Sunday has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Resi's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Resi is squirming around, avoiding Sunday's attempts to control the action.
Sunday dominating with strikes here.
Sunday fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunday won't let Resi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sunday landing strikes from the mount and Resi is in trouble!
Sunday looking to finish Resi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Resi!
Sunday trying to control but Resi is having none of it.
BOOM! Sunday connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sunday looking to control but Resi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sunday might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Resi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday cracks Resi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Sunday looking to secure an arm triangle but Resi defends it well.
Sunday wants to control the pace but Resi is squirming around nicely.
Sunday scoring with strikes but Resi is staying in there.
Sunday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sunday lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sunday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
You get the feeling that Resi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sunday breaks from Resi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sunday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Resi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunday trying to control but Resi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yomi Sunday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Sunday gets the takedown into side control.

Sunday decides to stand back up. Sunday steps back and let's Resi get back to his feet.
Resi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sunday darts in and clinches Resi up against the cage.

Resi manages to break the clinch.
Sunday wants to clinch but Resi slips to the side

and Resi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sunday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Resi is one step ahead there.
Resi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sunday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Resi is aware though and is defending well.
Sunday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sunday trying to keep a closed guard but Resi is proving a slippery customer.
Sunday working a defensive guard but Resi passes into half guard.
Sunday wants to control but Resi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sunday misses with a takedown
and Resi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Resi misses with a takedown attempt

and Sunday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Sunday to work.

Sunday gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Resi regains guard.
Sunday wants to control from the top but Resi keeps moving.
Resi wants to stand up but Sunday is controlling him.
Sunday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday tries to free his leg and advance position but Resi is retaining full guard.
Resi wants to get back to his feet but Sunday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sunday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sunday works over Resi's head and body with a nice combination.

Sunday shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Resi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Resi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sunday wants to pass the guard but Resi is keeping the position.
Sunday wants to control from the top but Resi keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yomi Sunday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sunday 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yomi Sunday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Amrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffe Zampietre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amrus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cent & Eminem - You Don't Know. Jeffe Zampietre acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Amrus
vs
Zampietre

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
19
206 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Amrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffe Zampietre!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amrus circles away from the clinch attempt.

Amrus gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amrus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zampietre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Amrus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amrus misses with the ground and pound.
Amrus is looking to take a break and control but Zampietre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amrus is trying to ground and pound but Zampietre uses the momentary lack of control by Amrus to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zampietre taking some punishment here, with Amrus in his half guard.
Amrus trying to control from Zampietre's half guard. Zampietre has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrus scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amrus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zampietre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amrus.
Amrus is looking to work some ground and pound but Zampietre has wrist control.
Amrus throws a strike but Zampietre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amrus wants to get back to his feet but Zampietre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zampietre looking to pass the guard.
Amrus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zampietre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amrus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zampietre defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrus swats away the attempt to clinch by Zampietre.
Zampietre is looking to clinch but Amrus is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zampietre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zampietre wants it to stay on the feet.
Zampietre moves in looking to clinch but Amrus pushes him off.
Zampietre with a poor takedown

and Amrus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zampietre's guard now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amrus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Amrus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Amrus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zampietre did well to prevent Amrus getting side control.
Amrus prevents Zampietre from standing back up.
Amrus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zampietre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amrus.
Amrus thows a huge punch but Zampietre dodges it nicely.
Amrus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amrus lands strikes from half guard.
Amrus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zampietre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amrus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zampietre trying to control from the bottom.
Amrus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amrus working Zampietre over with strikes.
Amrus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zampietre keeping hold of Amrus's head, controlling as best he can.
Zampietre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amrus.
Zampietre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amrus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zampietre is trying to stand up here but Amrus is controlling him well.
Zampietre is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zampietre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zampietre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amrus is in close to Zampietre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amrus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amrus throws a big right hand that misses.

Amrus stands and steps away. Zampietre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Amrus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amrus is putting a hurting on Zampietre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Amrus grinds an elbow into Zampietre's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Amrus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zampietre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Amrus connects with a decent elbow.
Amrus scoring with punches and elbows.
Amrus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Amrus working the ground and pound.
Amrus trying to control the action but Zampietre is working from the bottom.
Amrus lands an elbow.
Amrus grinds an elbow into Zampietre's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrus landing strikes.
Amrus in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zampietre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zampietre taking a bit of punishment here - Amrus scoring with strikes.
Amrus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zampietre managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amrus.
Amrus throws an elbow but Zampietre slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Amrus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zampietre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Amrus crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Amrus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zampietre closes the distance but Amrus moves to the side

and Amrus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amrus.
Amrus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daniel Amrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Amrus drops back looking for a leg! Zampietre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zampietre manages to kick Amrus off! Amrus jumps back into Zampietre's guard.
Amrus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zampietre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zampietre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amrus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amrus thows a big elbow that misses.
Zampietre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amrus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zampietre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amrus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zampietre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amrus wants to control from the top but Zampietre keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amrus throwing strikes but missing.
Amrus thows a big elbow that misses.
Amrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amrus.
Amrus tries for a takedown but Zampietre circles away easily

and Zampietre counters with a single leg into guard. Amrus didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrus wants to get back to his feet but Zampietre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zampietre throwing strikes from guard but Amrus blocks nicely.
Zampietre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amrus is looking to stand up but Zampietre isn't so interested in that idea.
Zampietre tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrus is retaining full guard.
Daniel Amrus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Zampietre won't allow Amrus to get back to his feet.
Zampietre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zampietre prevents Amrus from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amrus circles away from the clinch attempt

and Amrus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Amrus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amrus, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Amrus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Santari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santari has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Drew Infamous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Infamous
vs
Santari

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Santari!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santari looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Infamous drops Santari with a naaaaasty hook - Santari is in real trouble here! Infamous dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Infamous!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Infamous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Barta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Infamous
vs
Barta

190 cm
23
161 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

All Natural Supplements ($9 Stam-100, $10 Musc-131

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Infamous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Barta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barta.
Infamous slaps away a takedown attempt from Barta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barta tries to clinch but Infamous is having none of it.
Infamous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Infamous misses with an uppercut.
Barta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Infamous as he jumps to the side.
Mike Infamous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Barta.
Barta shoots in for a takedown but Infamous shows good takedown defense.
Infamous tests Barta's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Infamous shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Infamous showed some decent athleticism there.
Barta is trying to get back to full guard.

Infamous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barta has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Infamous is looking for a kimura but Barta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Infamous to get the leverage.

Infamous wants to work for an arm triangle but Barta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Infamous wants to free his trapped foot but Barta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barta wants to get back to full guard.

Infamous is working for a kimura but Barta is defending it quite comfortably.
Barta tries to roll over but Infamous keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Infamous uses his free foot to push down on Barta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barta.

Barta is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Infamous locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Barta is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Infamous!