PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ajantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ajantis
vs
D Amico

190 cm
24
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
182 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Ajantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amico throws a front kick aimed at Ajantis's knee but Ajantis avoids it well.
Ajantis tries a low kick but D Amico avoids it.
Ajantis misses with a low kick.
Ajantis misses with a wild body shot.
Ajantis works the jab nicely.
Ajantis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hector Ajantis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amico misses with a takedown attempt - Ajantis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
D Amico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ajantis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten D Amico somewhat.
Ajantis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amico.
Ajantis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ajantis throws a solid leg kick but D Amico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ajantis.
Ajantis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ajantis tries to score with a low kick but D Amico moves his leg out of the way.
Ajantis throws a solid leg kick but D Amico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ajantis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hector Ajantis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony D Amico.
Ajantis throws a one two combo.

It looks like Anthony D Amico has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as D Amico blocks the leg kick.
D Amico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajantis.
Ajantis misses with a straight left.
Ajantis throws out a loose jab but D Amico uses good head movement to avoid it.

D Amico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ajantis is trying to defend but D Amico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Ajantis blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Amico.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
D Amico is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
D Amico lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajantis is looking to control D Amico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ajantis avoid being mounted?
D Amico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ajantis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ajantis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
D Amico lands with a punch from half guard.
Ajantis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. D Amico connects with a nice short shot to Ajantis's temple.
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!
D Amico prevents Ajantis from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ajantis is rocked!
D Amico winds up and cracks Ajantis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ajantis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
D Amico prevents Ajantis from improving his position.
D Amico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
D Amico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ajantis's head.
D Amico working Ajantis over with strikes.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Ajantis dodges it nicely.
D Amico lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ajantis! More strikes land and this one is all over! D Amico jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony D Amico!