PBP Commentary

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!