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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Amoroso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Cameretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amoroso comes into the arena with Renegades of Funk - Rage Against The Machine blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julio Amoroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gino Cameretti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameretti tries to clinch up but Amoroso circles away and keeps his distance.
Amoroso shoots in but Cameretti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amoroso scores with a takedown into Cameretti's guard.
Amoroso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameretti is keeping the position for now.
Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom.
Amoroso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cameretti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amoroso, into his guard.
Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom.
Amoroso looking for a sweep. Not yet Amoroso, not yet.
Cameretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amoroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameretti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camerettiis looking to pass into half guard but Amoroso pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amoroso is in guard.
Cameretti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amoroso lands a couple of digs.
Cameretti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amoroso is one step ahead there.
Cameretti is looking to stand up but Amoroso isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amoroso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amoroso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cameretti keeping full guard, as Amoroso tries to pass.
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.
Amoroso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amoroso shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cameretti wants to get back to full guard.
Cameretti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amoroso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amoroso is breathing heavily.
Cameretti is looking for a sweep. Amoroso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well.
Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well.
Amoroso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cameretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amoroso is working away from the top position though.
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Amoroso wants to clinch.
Amoroso keeps the fight on the outside.
Amoroso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cameretti wants to clinch but Amoroso slips to the side
and Amoroso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cameretti gets underhooks to prevent Amoroso's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Amoroso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameretti fails to pull guard.
Amoroso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cameretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amoroso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cameretti tries to pull guard but Amoroso won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cameretti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cameretti tries for a takedown but Amoroso manages to get underhooks.
Cameretti tries to pull guard but Amoroso won't allow it.
Amoroso is trying to trip Cameretti. He has hold of a leg but Cameretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amoroso persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Amoroso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amoroso misses with a takedown attempt - Cameretti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cameretti shoots and misses
and Amoroso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amoroso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cameretti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amoroso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amoroso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cameretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amoroso throwing strikes from guard but Cameretti blocks nicely.
Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cameretti keeping moving, preventing Amoroso from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amoroso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cameretti's half guard.
Cameretti gets full guard.
Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
Amoroso trying to control but Cameretti is working from the bottom.
Cameretti wants to get back to his feet but Amoroso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cameretti working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cameretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cameretti has escaped and now he's on top!
Amoroso wants to control the position but Cameretti says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cameretti tries to stand and escape but Amoroso is controlling the position.
Cameretti trying to control from half guard but Amoroso is working away.
Amoroso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom.
Amoroso 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso trying to control the position.
Amoroso working for a triangle but Cameretti defends it easily.
Cameretti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cameretti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amoroso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cameretti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amoroso jumps guard but Cameretti stands there with Amoroso around his waist. Amoroso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Amoroso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameretti tries to break free but Amoroso pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amoroso as Cameretti tries to tie him up.
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.
Amoroso keeps control of Cameretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amoroso gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cameretti dives on top into guard.
Cameretti trying to control but Amoroso is working from the bottom.
Cameretti wanted to stand there but Amoroso had control of the position.
Cameretti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cameretti advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Amoroso dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cameretti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amoroso decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cameretti's guard.
Amoroso postures up.
Cameretti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amoroso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cameretti dives on top into guard.
Cameretti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amoroso has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cameretti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amoroso.
Cameretti trying to control the position but Amoroso is working away.
Amoroso is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameretti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cameretti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cameretti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amoroso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cameretti tries to land a front kick but Amoroso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amoroso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cameretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amoroso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amoroso tries for a kimura but Cameretti is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cameretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cameretti gets back to half guard.
Amoroso works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Amoroso there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cameretti wants to hold on but Amoroso pushes him away.
Amoroso moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cameretti has worked his arm free - good work by Cameretti!
Cameretti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cameretti is looking to control Amoroso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cameretti avoid being mounted?
Amoroso is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cameretti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cameretti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amoroso is working away from the top position though.
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.
Cameretti tries to kick Amoroso off but Amoroso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cameretti trying to control from the bottom.
Cameretti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amoroso pulls his head out easily.
Amoroso is keen to just control but Cameretti is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amoroso has managed to clinch.
Julio Amoroso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amoroso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amoroso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cameretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Amoroso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gino Cameretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameretti stopping the sweep attempt from Amoroso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Amoroso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amoroso, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Amoroso!
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