Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Trash Fights 8 (205 structure)
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D Amato.
D Amato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
D Amato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
D Amato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noel landing knees to the head.
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato wants to stall.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
D Amato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel misses with a series of wild punches.
Noel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Noel pushes D Amato away with a front kick.
D Amato moves in looking to clinch but Noel pushes him off.#T1#
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato misses with a combination
and Noel counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noel eats them both and turns towards D Amato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target. #TD#
D Amato drives through with a takedown into guard.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
D Amato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
D Amato wants to stand but Noel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
D Amato is looking to pass into half guard but Noel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Noel is in guard.#REVB#
D Amato is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Noel dives into side control. #T3#
D Amato wants to control but Noel postures up.#SU2#
Noel stands up and beckons D Amato to his feet.
Noel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
D Amato throws a push kick but Noel slaps the foot to one side.
Noel throws a head kick that D Amato semi-blocks.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel misses with a wild body shot.
Chubby Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Noel manages to circle out of the way.
D Amato tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As D Amato backs off Noel throws a huge counter combo but D Amato manages to avoid it all.
Noel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Noel tries to get set, D Amato tries to push him back and clinch up but Noel manages to avoid the attempt.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noel. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
D Amato rushes Noel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but D Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but D Amato blocks with his arms. #BC#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel misses with a head kick.
D Amato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noel to score with a decent uppercut.
D Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noel.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D Amato tries to clinch up
and Noel counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body kick there by Noel.
Noel misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Noel looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
As Noel looks to move away, D Amato throws a big counter combo but Noel just gets out of the way.
Noel feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
D Amato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Amato lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noel throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
Noel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noel throws a head kick that half lands.
Noel tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato tries to close the distance and clinch but Noel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and D Amato counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
D Amato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Amato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Noel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down D Amato.
Noel has D Amato pressed against the cage, preventing D Amato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
D Amato manages to break the clinch.
D Amato shoots in looking for a takedown but Noel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing D Amato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noel takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato has his takedown stuffed
and Noel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Noel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
D Amato tries to move into range but Noel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
D Amato tries to clinch there but Noel circles away.
Noel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck D Amato on the side of the head.
Noel misses with a two punch combination.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noel sprawls well. Noel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. D Amato gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noel's waist but Noel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Amato off to one side.
Noel throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
D Amato thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chubby Noel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel. #TD#
D Amato closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
D Amato is looking to pass Noel's guard but actually Noel recovers to full guard.
D Amato stays in close to Noel's body and controls the position.
Noel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Amato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
D Amato wants to stand and escape but instead Noel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Noel slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from D Amato.#T4#
Noel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under D Amato.
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Noel has control of the leg. #SU2#
Noel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
D Amato has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato blocks the body kick.
Noel scores with a nice strike.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noel.
D Amato changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Noel.
Noel scores with a decent looking hook.
Noel stuffs the takedown attempt from D Amato. D Amato gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Noel!
Noel throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Noel misses.
Noel misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
D Amato moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land. #T1#
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
D Amato wants to break free but Noel has control.
Noel misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Noel misses with a hook.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Amato tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range. #CL#
D Amato closes the distance and pushes Noel back into the cage.
D Amato is trying to pull guard but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Chubby Noel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
D Amato is trying to maintain a safe position but Noel gets an underhook and turns D Amato into the cage.#T2#
Noel presses D Amato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato tries to pull guard but Noel won't allow it.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and D Amato avoids it.
D Amato wants a takedown.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
D Amato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but D Amato is blocking nicely.
Noel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down D Amato.
Noel scores with a hook to the body.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to D Amato's face.
Noel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
D Amato blocks an uppercut. #TD#
D Amato lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T3#
D Amato trying to control from half guard but Noel is working away.
Noel is doing well to control the position and prevent D Amato from advancing to side control.
Noel tries to roll over but D Amato keeps him under control.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amato is trying to control. Noel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Amato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Noel is refusing to be controlled, as D Amato sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Noel misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
D Amato shoots in looking for a takedown. Noel tries to sprawl out of it but D Amato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Noel misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noel.
A low kick from D Amato misses
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noel scores with a one two! D Amato had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chubby Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noel 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Michael D Amato stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
D Amato drives through with a takedown into Danneskjöld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danneskjöld is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
D Amato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danneskjöld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Amato won't allow Danneskjöld to sweep him here.
Danneskjöld is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Danneskjöld is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. D Amato is aware though and is defending well.
Danneskjöld controls D Amato momentarily but D Amato frees himself.
Danneskjöld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Amato looking for a sweep. Not yet D Amato, not yet. #T1#
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amato keeping full guard, as Danneskjöld tries to pass.
D Amato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amato tries to strike from the bottom.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danneskjöld with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
D Amato is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Danneskjöld drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and D Amato dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Danneskjöld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in D Amato's guard. #REVR##T2#
Danneskjöld throwing strikes but missing.
Danneskjöld stops D Amato from standing up.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but D Amato is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Danneskjöld has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Danneskjöld sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed D Amato's guard.
Danneskjöld lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld drops an elbow to the side of D Amato's head.
Danneskjöld is trying to control the action in half guard but D Amato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld is thwarting D Amato's attempts to control the position.
D Amato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Danneskjöld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed D Amato's head.
Danneskjöld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
D Amato is not content to let Danneskjöld control the position.
D Amato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Danneskjöld connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Danneskjöld slows the pace down in half guard.
Danneskjöld passes into side control, despite D Amato's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
D Amato is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Danneskjöld blocks the strikes from D Amato.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position but D Amato is working away.
Danneskjöld cracks D Amato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
D Amato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld trying to control the action but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld tries to score with some ground and pound. D Amato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is trying to ground and pound but D Amato uses the momentary lack of control by Danneskjöld to regain half guard.
D Amato wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
D Amato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danneskjöld letting D Amato take a breather here.
Danneskjöld scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head. #TD2#
D Amato turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and D Amato manages to end up in side control.
Danneskjöld is looking to reverse the position.
Danneskjöld regains half guard.
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Danneskjöld is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Danneskjöld throws a big elbow that misses.
D Amato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danneskjöld is one step ahead there.
Danneskjöld distracts D Amato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danneskjöld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
D Amato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Danneskjöld is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Danneskjöld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
Danneskjöld manages to get to full guard.
D Amato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Danneskjöld 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.
D Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Danneskjöld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danneskjöld wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Danneskjöld isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. D Amato stacks Danneskjöld on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by D Amato!
D Amato throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Danneskjöld wants to control but D Amato postures up.
Danneskjöld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amato lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SU2#
D Amato decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danneskjöld fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body. #CL#
Danneskjöld forces D Amato back against the cage and clinches.
D Amato has Danneskjöld pressed against the cage. #TD2#
D Amato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Danneskjöld is trying to keep an underhook but D Amato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Danneskjöld tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position. #T4#
D Amato is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danneskjöld on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but D Amato pulls his head out easily.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
D Amato seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
D Amato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danneskjöld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Danneskjöld fails with an attempt to clinch.
D Amato throws a counter combo.#CL2#
D Amato moves into the clinch.#TD2#
D Amato tightens his grip and picks Danneskjöld up, before dumping him to the ground. Danneskjöld manages to land in guard.
D Amato trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Danneskjöld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Amato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
D Amato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danneskjöld keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
D Amato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Amato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D Amato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Danneskjöld is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Danneskjöld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D Amato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. D Amato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position.
D Amato trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
D Amato looking to pass the guard.
D Amato stopping the sweep attempt from Danneskjöld.
D Amato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
D Amato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Danneskjöld throws a sloppy body shot
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Michael D Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Danneskjöld throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
Danneskjöld misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
A big left from Danneskjöld misses.
D Amato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
D Amato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Danneskjöld defends it well.#TD2#
D Amato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. D Amato showed some decent athleticism there.
Danneskjöld works his way to full guard. Good work.
D Amato tries to stand but Danneskjöld is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead D Amato passes into half guard. #T4#
D Amato passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danneskjöld!
D Amato lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Danneskjöld is squirming around, avoiding D Amato's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld can't escape the position.
Danneskjöld wants to hold on but D Amato pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael D Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well D Amato 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
An intense looking Michael D Amato took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fuck you'.

Event: AFC #23
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
D Amato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Darrel Petersen has been cut.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
D Amato slips a jab from Petersen.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Petersen. #TD2#
D Amato gets a double leg takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Amato manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
D Amato wants to get back to his feet but Petersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petersen pushes down on D Amato's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but D Amato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but D Amato sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen stops D Amato from getting back to his feet.
D Amato is holding on to half guard well.
D Amato is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Amato avoid being mounted?#SUB#
D Amato is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
We've been hearing good reports from Petersen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
D Amato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen wants to control but D Amato is keeping him busy.
D Amato taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard. #T2#
D Amato preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
D Amato trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control. D Amato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amato is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Amato avoid being mounted?
D Amato taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard.
D Amato tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen winds up and cracks D Amato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
D Amato is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen not doing much here.
Petersen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
D Amato has hold of Petersen's hands but Petersen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Petersen connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Petersen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but D Amato is working away. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
Petersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
D Amato looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amato is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
D Amato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
D Amato is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and D Amato defends it well.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but D Amato is defending the position. #SUB#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
D Amato is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen drops an elbow to the side of D Amato's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck D Amato on the side of the head.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but D Amato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
D Amato moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt D Amato or not.
D Amato looking for a takedown.
Petersen is pressed up against the cage. D Amato has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petersen down to the mat. Petersen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. D Amato sprawls well.#TD#
Petersen feints and as D Amato raises his hands in defense, Petersen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petersen landing some decent shots from guard.
Petersen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darrel Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Petersen stays in close to D Amato's body and controls the position. #ES2#
D Amato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Petersen throws a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen lands a nice hook to D Amato's body. D Amato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
D Amato clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
D Amato stalling against the cage.
D Amato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petersen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael D Amato.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Petersen.
D Amato wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
D Amato fails with the takedown.
D Amato stuffs the takedown.
Petersen staying out of range there.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Petersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petersen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
D Amato is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petersen lands with some strikes.#T3#
Petersen tries to control but D Amato wriggling away.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
D Amato wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
D Amato is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petersen is staying active.
D Amato is bucking up trying to escape but Petersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the head.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is having none of it.
D Amato can't escape the position.
Petersen working the ground and pound effectively.
D Amato is in a horrible position here. Petersen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T4#
D Amato is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Petersen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Petersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and D Amato is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position!
Petersen keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully.
Petersen is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrel Petersen's cut.
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!
#R3#
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Petersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from D Amato.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
Petersen misses the body punch #CL2#
and D Amato moves into the clinch.
D Amato is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but D Amato prevents it.
Petersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards. #TD#
Petersen has picked D Amato up - he's going for a ride! Petersen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petersen prevents D Amato from improving his position.
Petersen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on D Amato's thigh. D Amato counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to control from the top but D Amato keeps moving.
D Amato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but D Amato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has D Amato in his guard.#REVB#
D Amato wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
D Amato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
D Amato has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
D Amato keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. D Amato manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from D Amato.
D Amato throws an elbow but it misses. #T3##BC2#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen is looking to wear down D Amato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
D Amato moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Petersen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petersen is defending well.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael D Amato.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen wants a takedown.
Petersen tries for a takedown but D Amato manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petersen.
A shot in the inside from Petersen.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Petersen tightens his grip and picks D Amato up, before dumping him to the ground. D Amato manages to land in guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato wants to stand and escape but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Amato keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
D Amato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
D Amato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darrel Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and D Amato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between D Amato's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petersen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Petersen!
The defeated Michael D Amato had this to say: 'Fuck you'.

Event: AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
D Amato wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for D Amato.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Anselmo avoids it well.
D Amato throws a leg kick which misses Anselmo's front leg but catches the back leg as Anselmo tries to avoid it.
D Amato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anselmo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anselmo loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anselmo.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Anselmo checks a low kick from D Amato.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Anselmo.
D Amato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
D Amato is working for takedown but Anselmo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anselmo throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Anselmo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Anselmo has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
Anselmo lands with a right to the head.
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
Anselmo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD#
D Amato pulls guard.
D Amato controlling Anselmo's posture.
Anselmo wants to stand but D Amato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anselmo is stalling in the full guard.
D Amato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anselmo is controlling him.
Anselmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Anselmo wants to stand but D Amato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
D Amato keeping full guard, as Anselmo tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anselmo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from D Amato is defended easily by Anselmo.
D Amato fails with the takedown
and Anselmo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
D Amato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anselmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anselmo delivers a nice body kick.
D Amato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anselmo circles away.
D Amato is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anselmo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anselmo takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Anselmo moves out of range of the body kick.
Anselmo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
D Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anselmo thuds a left hand into D Amato's body.
D Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anselmo's waist but Anselmo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Amato off to one side.
D Amato is breathing heavily.
D Amato throws a front kick aimed at Anselmo's knee but Anselmo avoids it well.
Anselmo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but D Amato blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Anselmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Anselmo wants to slow D Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
Anselmo lunges at D Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D Amato's hand.
Troy Anselmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Anselmo #TD#
so D Amato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
D Amato won't allow Anselmo to sweep him here.
D Amato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
D Amato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anselmo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato keeping hold of Anselmo's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anselmo controlling the pace. #T1#
Anselmo wants to stand up but D Amato is controlling the position.
Anselmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anselmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
D Amato looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
D Amato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anselmo content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
D Amato tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Anselmo stuffs the takedown attempt from D Amato. D Amato gets slowly back to his feet.
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but Anselmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
D Amato backing away here, and Anselmo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
D Amato checks a low kick from Anselmo.
D Amato fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anselmo lands a head shot.
Anselmo throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Michael D Amato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anselmo. Anselmo obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
D Amato looks to land a combination but Anselmo avoids it well.
D Amato moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnselmo.
Nice sprawl there from Anselmo as D Amato shoots in.
Anselmo flicks out a counter leg kick but D Amato steps away.
Anselmo cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
D Amato shoots in looking for a takedown. Anselmo tries to sprawl out of it but D Amato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anselmo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
D Amato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anselmo tries to avoid it but D Amato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anselmo to the ground. Anselmo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anselmo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
D Amato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Anselmo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anselmo misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Anselmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Anselmo 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
D Amato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anselmo's waist but Anselmo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Amato off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anselmo! But no joy.
Anselmo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
D Amato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and D Amato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
Anselmo lands a nice looking body shot.
Anselmo scores with a leg kick.
Anselmo tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato moves to clinch but Anselmo breaks away
and Anselmo counters with a nice body shot.
Anselmo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
D Amato throws a head kick that misses
and Anselmo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Anselmo tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
Anselmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anselmo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
D Amato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
D Amato dives in and grabs Anselmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anselmo pushes down on D Amato's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael D Amato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
D Amato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anselmo pivots, looking for a leg kick but D Amato is out of range and Anselmo settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato has a takedown stuffed.
Anselmo tries a quick counter leg kick but D Amato is wise to it.
A jab lands there for Anselmo.
D Amato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anselmo defends it nicely.#T2##CL2#
Anselmo has D Amato up against the cage in a clinch.
Anselmo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anselmo fails to land.
Anselmo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
D Amato breaks the clinch.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato throws a counter high kick but Anselmo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anselmo's corner calls for a 1-2. Anselmo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
D Amato has his takedown stuffed
and Anselmo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Anselmo lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anselmo.
D Amato throws a head kick that Anselmo semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from D Amato. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anselmo walks into a stiff left hand from D Amato.
Nice sprawl there from Anselmo as D Amato shoots in.
D Amato swats away the attempt to clinch by Anselmo.
D Amato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anselmo jabs D Amato to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
D Amato looks for a takedown but Anselmo sprawls well.
Anselmo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anselmo lands with an uppercut that bounces D Amato off the cage and back into range.
D Amato throws a body kick that misses
and Anselmo counters with a nice low kick that buckles D Amato's knee momentarily.
Anselmo lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
D Amato is rocked!
Anselmo misses with a body shot.
Anselmo connects with an inside leg kick.
Anselmo misses with a body shot.
D Amato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Anselmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anselmo 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Anselmo!
In his post fight interview, Troy Anselmo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Michael D Amato had this to say: 'Fuck you'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for D Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D Amato slips a straight right by Macho Man.
D Amato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macho Man.
Macho Man slips under a jab.
D Amato throws a body punch but Macho Man moves out of range.
Macho Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Macho Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but D Amato swivels and escapes.
Macho Man has his takedown stuffed
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Macho Man has been cut.
Macho Man blocks a head kick by D Amato. #KD#
D Amato cracks Macho Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. D Amato has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Macho Man to stand back up!#ROC#
Macho Man is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato cracks Macho Man with a left hook right on the temple and Macho Man goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! D Amato lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Macho Man is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'Master Tessin runs the worst org on this website. He's also a bitch *winks*'.
In defeat, Randy Macho Man stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'.

Event: AD485: Autumn is here
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garret lands with a thumping leg kick.
D Amato checks a low kick from Garret.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garret lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garret misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
Garret with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Garret misses.
D Amato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garret on the side of the head.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garret.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garret.#T1#
A left lands for D Amato.
Garret cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.
Garret walks into a stiff left hand from D Amato.
Garret takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
D Amato catches Garret with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garret throws a lazy right hand but D Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Amato misses with a combination
and Garret counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Garret throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garret.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
D Amato swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
D Amato misses with a hook. Garret ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Garret counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garret.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
D Amato working aggressively here.
D Amato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garret misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
Garret throws a head punch that misses.
D Amato gets through Garret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato presses Garret against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret looking to stall.
Garret has D Amato pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from D Amato. #T3#
Garret's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garret misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Garret trying to control the position but instead, D Amato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garret into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato.
Garret lands a left hand.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Garret lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
D Amato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garret leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Garret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Garret.
D Amato lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garret.
Garret is leaning against D Amato and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
Garret throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
Garret goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Garret lands a left hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret misses with some punches.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garret slips under a jab.
Garret is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato moves out of range as Garret throws a body kick.
A big right from Garret misses.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Garret manages to avoid it.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from D Amato misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret thumps D Amato with a low kick.
Garret rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
D Amato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
D Amato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garret.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pat Garret seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret cracks the inside of D Amato's front leg.
Garret dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Garret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to D Amato's calf.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Garret finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garret is looking to clinch.
A jab from Garret misses.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garret counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Garret.#T2#
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret blocks a jab.
D Amato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garret.
A swing and a miss from Garret.
D Amato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D Amato jabs Garret to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garret looks to land a left hand but D Amato moved out of range nicely.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it.
Garret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garret thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Garret slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Garret scores with a hook.
Garret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garret.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Garret counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Garret avoids them all with ease.
D Amato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Garret swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato throws a right hand that misses
and Garret counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Garret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garret slips a jab from D Amato.
Garret doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from D Amato misses.
A little jabbing left from Garret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Amato throws a hook but Garret blocks it.
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Garret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Garret throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garret looks to land a left hand but D Amato moved out of range nicely.
D Amato digs a good hook to Garret's body.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Garret manages to avoid it.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garret throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Garret showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
D Amato slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garret, right into the meat.
D Amato misses with an uppercut
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garret fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Garret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garret avoids a punch combination nicely.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Garret misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of D Amato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
D Amato lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Garret misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Garret misses
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garret moves away.
A little jabbing left from Garret on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Nice uppercut lands for Garret. That snapped D Amato's head back.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Garret counters with a nice low kick that buckles D Amato's knee momentarily.
Garret throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garret lunges at D Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D Amato's hand.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato misses with a hook.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garret on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Garret throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Garret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
Garret throws a big counter head kick but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Garret scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret gets cracked with a nice right hand there by D Amato.#CL2#
Garret moves into the clinch.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
D Amato working aggressively here.
Garret blocks a body shot from D Amato. #T3#
Garret digs a right hand underneath D Amato's ribcage. D Amato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garret pushes D Amato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Garret.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garret.
Garret creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through D Amato's defenses.
D Amato tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Garret.
Garret tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Good body shot from D Amato.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garret lands a nice uppercut.
Garret lands an elbow that stopped D Amato in his tracks for a moment.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato is working Garret over against the cage.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Garret doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside.
D Amato blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
Garret goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from D Amato.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato. #BC#
D Amato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garret keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Garret lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garret throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Amato digs a good body shot into Garret's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pat Garret just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Garret misses the jab.
Garret tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Garret.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Garret.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Garret misses.
Garret slips under a jab from D Amato.
D Amato misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Garret moves into the clinch.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
Garret fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret takes a shot to the head. #BC#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato lands an overhand right.#T1#
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Garret is predictable there
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Garret scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garret to score with a decent uppercut.
D Amato scores with a jab.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garret throws a low kick but it's checked well by D Amato.
D Amato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
Garret tried to score with a low kick but D Amato checks it.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Garret misses with an uppercut
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
Garret getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Garret was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garret lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Garret.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Garret slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato scores with a shot to the body.
Garret avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato backing away here, and Garret unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garret with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garret throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato jabs Garret to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garret lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garret.
Garret throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Garret.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Garret.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garret doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garret blocks a jab.
Garret lands a front kick.
Garret scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
D Amato throws a series of punches but Garret moves out of range.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garret throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent D Amato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
Garret tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato swinging wildly here.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Garret throws a quick inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a body punch
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
D Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Garret throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pat Garret will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Garret moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
D Amato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret throws a leg kick but D Amato checks it.
A jab lands there for D Amato.
Garret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato slips under a jab.
Garret throws a quick inside leg kick.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret staying out of range there.
Garret staying out of range there.
Garret feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
D Amato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
D Amato misses with an uppercut
and Garret counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from D Amato misses.
Garret steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
D Amato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Garret misses.
Garret connects with a leg kick. D Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato connects with a high kick.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Garret didn't see that one coming.
Garret has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garret is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
Garret wants to slow D Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
Garret scores with a spinning back kick!
Garret walks into a stiff left hand from D Amato.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from D Amato finds it's way through Garret's defenses.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garret lands with a good body shot.
D Amato's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Garret thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. Garret should have avoided that one.
D Amato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
D Amato swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by D Amato.
D Amato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Garret tries a quick counter leg kick but D Amato is wise to it.#T3#
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Garret finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garret lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for D Amato.
D Amato walks into a straight right hand from Garret.
Garret thuds a left hand into D Amato's body.
Garret lands a nice looking kick to the body. D Amato takes a step back to recover.
Garret cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garret blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Garret 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garret lands a head shot.#T4#
Garret keeps D Amato at a distance using the push kick.
Garret lands with a right hand.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Garret releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garret misses with a straight right.
Garret stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garret counters with an outside leg kick.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret scores with a jab to the body.
Garret scores with a leg kick.
D Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Garret.
Well Garret 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Garret!
Pat Garret is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pat Garret thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael D Amato stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but D Amato manages to avoid it.
D Amato slips under a jab from Asztalos.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Asztalos avoids it with no problem.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D Amato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos cracks the inside of D Amato's front leg.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato connects with the punch.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped D Amato's head back.
D Amato is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Amato on the side of the head.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato misses the jab.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
D Amato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos scores with a jab. D Amato acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
D Amato slips under a jab from Asztalos.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato sizes up Asztalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
D Amato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Asztalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asztalos scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
D Amato defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Asztalos throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that is checked
and D Amato counters with a one-two to the body.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.#T4#
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped D Amato's head back.
Asztalos swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
D Amato with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asztalos is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
A nice side step and D Amato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asztalos slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Asztalos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Asztalos avoids it with no problem.
Jab from D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato throws a right hand that Asztalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Asztalos also avoids with ease.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target. #T1#
D Amato swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
D Amato throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
D Amato defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
As Asztalos backs off D Amato throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Asztalos throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Amato.
Asztalos slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Amato at a distance.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos misses with a low kick. #T2#
D Amato misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
D Amato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asztalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Asztalos cracks D Amato with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos slips under a jab from D Amato.
A bone on bone clash there as D Amato blocks the leg kick.
D Amato misses with a looping right.#T3#
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Asztalos seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos cracks D Amato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Asztalos counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato scores with a punch to the head.
Asztalos jabs D Amato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos slips under a jab from D Amato.
Decent striking displayed by D Amato there.#ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!
D Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos is holding his hands too far apart here. D Amato throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Asztalos is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.
Alex Asztalos was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

Event: AD475: I can(t)
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks D Amato with an uppercut!#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and D Amato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato is looking to wear down Atunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Atunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato cracks Atunes with a good jab.
D Amato takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Amato misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes looks for the body kick but D Amato saw that one coming.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by D Amato.#T2#
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
D Amato thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atunes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
D Amato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
D Amato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and D Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
D Amato sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Atunes gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes is stalling here.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but D Amato avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Atunes has D Amato pressed against the cage.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but D Amato improves position.
Atunes blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from D Amato.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
D Amato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for D Amato.
Atunes slips under a jab from D Amato.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato misses with an uppercut
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atunes tries to work over D Amato's front leg with a kick but D Amato checks it.
Donk. Atunes catches D Amato right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
D Amato presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.#T2#
D Amato thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as D Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes misses the jab.
D Amato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
D Amato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
D Amato gets tackled into the cage by Atunes. Atunes maintains the clinch.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from D Amato.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but D Amato improves position.
Atunes is looking to control D Amato's arms but D Amato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but D Amato is keeping busy.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes prevents a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
D Amato tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
D Amato is working Atunes over against the cage.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato lands with a left to the head.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Atunes.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Atunes.
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but D Amato blocks it well.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato connects with a body shot.
Atunes jabs at D Amato's body.#T1#
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
D Amato lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Atunes slips a straight right by D Amato.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Atunes lands.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes is looking to clinch.
D Amato is looking for a counter combo.
D Amato throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes lands an overhand right.#T3#
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato works the jab nicely.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that D Amato was not able to check.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Atunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
D Amato makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Michael D Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Atunes defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.#CL2#
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged D Amato in a clinch.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes prevents a body shot from D Amato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael D Amato.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for D Amato, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

Event: AD471: 22th Storm
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
D Amato throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato cracks Hill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Hill lands but D Amato takes it in his stride. #T1#
D Amato lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Hill.
A low kick from Hill misses
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hill blocks a head kick by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Hill moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Hill connects with a leg kick. D Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Hill.
D Amato throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill 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 D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
D Amato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at D Amato's knee but D Amato avoids it well.
Hill throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill wants to clinch up but D Amato keeps it at a distance.
D Amato lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
D Amato blocks a jab.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill throws a counter combo.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
D Amato misses the jab.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hill connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.
D Amato cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
A big left from Hill misses.
D Amato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but D Amato seems unphased.
D Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.#T1#
Hill lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
Hill slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato with a hook.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to D Amato's calf.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
Hill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
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 Amato throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill lands a jab.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits D Amatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Hill.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of D Amato's head.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Hill thows a huge punch but D Amato dodges it nicely.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hill is nestled in close to D Amato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as D Amato checks a leg kick.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Hill lands a high kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill 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 D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.#T1#
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
A punch lands to the side of D Amato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato jabs at Hill's body.#T2#
D Amato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hill.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
D Amato misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Hill tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.#T3#
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a body kick that stops D Amato in his tracks momentarily.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
D Amato throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Sloppy strikes from D Amato. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
Hill feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill feints a counter leg kick.
D Amato's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Hill tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill misses with a jab to the body
and D Amato counters with a big head kick but Hill shrugs it off.
Hill moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
A jab from D Amato misses.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
D Amato connects with a jab.
No joy there for D Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill with the counter takedown but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill scores with a nice head shot.
D Amato swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill really 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.
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with the combination.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but D Amato defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from D Amato as Hill shoots in.
D Amato lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill thumps D Amato with a low kick.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hill. D Amato shrugs it off though. #T1#
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
D Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato moves out of range as Hill strikes.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from D Amato. #T2#
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hill misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Hill misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill with a nice cross.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hill tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
D Amato misses the jab.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.#T4#
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Amato.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D Amato's head.
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!
Hill tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill walks into a jab.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato with a jab.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
D Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
D Amato throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Amato throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
D Amato trying to control the position.
D Amato is really struggling to control Hill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill works over D Amato with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hill stays in close to D Amato's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amato working a defensive guard here.
Hill trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Hill postures up in D Amato's guard and throws a big left but D Amato blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
D Amato managing to control the position.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Jericho Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill wants to control from the top but D Amato keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill blocks a jab.
And Hill responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a hook.#T4#
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Hill knows he should have avoided that one.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
Hill counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael D Amato.
Well Hill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!
Jericho Hill is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jericho Hill took some time post fight to say the following; 'fighting underweight is for pussies'.
Michael D Amato was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
Pete throws a lazy uppercut
and D Amato counters with a three punch combo that has Pete backing up. Pete nods at D Amato to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Amato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pete tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pete gets through D Amato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pete.
Pete lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A short right from Pete on the inside.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Pete uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato blocks a body shot from Pete.
Pete tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato gets through Pete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pete tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Pete lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pete comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Pete's head but Pete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
Pete looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pete fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Pete throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Pete paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato swinging wildly here.
Pete moves forwards but D Amato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pete ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pete scores with the left hand. D Amato knows he should have avoided that one.
Pete throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Pete.
Pete throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from D Amato finds it's way through Pete's defenses. #T3#
D Amato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Amato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Pete throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pete loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
Pete takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pete releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pete defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
D Amato misses the jab.
Pete throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Pete scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Pete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Pete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato throws a right and a left that Pete avoids nicely.
Pete tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by D Amato there.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Pete moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
D Amato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pete's hands.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pete cracks D Amato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato defending well as Pete loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pete defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
D Amato takes one to the chin there.
Pete slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Pete. That snapped D Amato's head back.
Pete cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.
D Amato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Pete keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete misses with a body shot.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting D Amato here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Pete misses.
D Amato cracks Pete with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Pete moved out of range.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of D Amato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
D Amato connects with the punch.
D Amato misses with a hook. Pete ducked under it nicely.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Pete ducks down to avoid it.
Pete throws a lazy uppercut
and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Pete does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pete swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
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 Amato walks into a straight right hand from Pete.
Pete throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
Pete cracks D Amato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pete moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pete lands the left hand.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pete fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pete takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pete ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Pete looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Pete misses with a two punch combination.
Pete misses with a double jab.
D Amato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
D Amato throws a right hand that misses
and Pete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Pete moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
Pete moves into range and connects with a jab.
No joy there for D Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D Amato defending well as Pete loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Pete counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pete misses with a hook.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Pete takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pete walks into a left hand.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pete was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Pete throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato with a nice cross.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Pete is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pete.
As D Amato backs off Pete throws a huge counter combo but D Amato manages to avoid it all.
Pete misses with a body shot.
Pete tries to clinch up.
D Amato lands with a hook. Pete tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pete throws a lazy right hand but D Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Amato slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
D Amato connects with a body shot.
D Amato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pete misses with a straight left.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pete is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pete blocks a head kick by D Amato.
Pete doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pete misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pete scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range. #T1#
D Amato lands a jab to the nose.
Pete throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pete.
Pete blocks a jab.
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body punch
and Pete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pete misses with a few strikes there.
Pete scores with a hook.
A big right from Pete misses.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Pete's head but Pete sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato throws a jab when Pete was well out of range.#T2#
Pete waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Pete counters with a nice body shot.
Pete's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pete scrambles back to his feet.
Pete throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato dips to his left and cracks Pete with an uppercut!
Pete ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Pete wants to counter the offense by D Amato and move into the clinch position.
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato throws a body punch but Pete moves out of range.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
Pete steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Amato.
Pete on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pete fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
D Amato throws a jab when Pete was well out of range.
Pete scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Pete throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Pete moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Pete swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
Pete misses with a body shot.
Pete takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato throws the left hand but Pete avoids the punch easily.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pete rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Pete misses.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pete takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for D Amato.
Pete just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Pete counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
Pete misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Pete manages to avoid it.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Pete's shoulder, as Pete tries to avoid the shot.
Pete throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Amato misses with a hook. Pete ducked under it nicely.
D Amato throws a hook but Pete blocks it.
Pete tries to counter with a clinch but D Amato shakes him off and moves away.
Pete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Pete uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete lands with an uppercut that bounces D Amato off the cage and back into range.
D Amato misses the jab.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Pete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Pete.#T1#
D Amato tests Pete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
D Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato misses with the combination.
Pete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato lunges at Pete with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pete's hand.
A big right from D Amato misses.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
Pete has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
D Amato lands a body shot. #T2#
D Amato takes a swing at Pete's ribcage but misses.
Pete swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
A combination from Pete does no damage.
Pete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Pete does no damage.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Amato throws a half hearted mid kick.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Pete saw that one coming.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pete.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pete.
D Amato misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Pete throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Pete misses.
D Amato misses with a body punch
enabling Pete to counter with a crisp jab.
Pete takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pete takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pete.
D Amato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a shot to the body
and Pete connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato jabs Pete right on the nose. Pete blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
D Amato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pete's hands.
Pete misses with a telegraphed body shot
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
Pete misses with a jab to the body
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Pete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Pete walks forward, straight into a front kick from D Amato.
Pete tries to clinch but D Amato moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato had his way with Texas Pete in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
Pete lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pete was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Decent striking displayed by D Amato there.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Pete rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato sets himself, and Pete steps forward looking for the clinch! D Amato avoids it this time.#T1#
Pete misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
D Amato misses with a jab to the body
and Pete counters with a three punch combo that has D Amato backing up. D Amato nods at Pete to acknowledge the strikes.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pete swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target. #CL2#
Pete gets a clinch.
Pete prevents a body shot from D Amato.
Texas Pete seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pete fails to land.
D Amato gets through Pete's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pete lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pete backwards.
Texas Pete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Pete is rocked!#T2#
Pete misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato digs a right hand underneath Pete's ribcage. Pete let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pete is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
Pete is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
D Amato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pete throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
D Amato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pete connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pete seems to have recovered his senses.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Pete saw that one coming.
Pete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
D Amato slips a straight right by Pete.
Pete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Pete's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. D Amato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Pete defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Pete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Pete's shoulder, as Pete tries to avoid the shot.
Pete uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Pete misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Pete.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. #T4#
D Amato scores with a hook.
Pete misses with a right hand
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by D Amato.
Pete needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato lands a jab to Pete's midsection.
Pete fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Amato on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pete doesn't seem phased though.
Pete misses with an uppercut
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato is looking to land body kicks.
Pete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael D Amato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for D Amato, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael D Amato took some time post fight to say the following; 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.

Event: Dynasty 1: Genesis
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from D Amato finds it's target.
D Amato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato slips a jab from Burns .
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns blocks a jab.
D Amato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
D Amato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
D Amato misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Burns .
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Burns .
Burns lands with a right to the head.
D Amato working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Burns .
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
D Amato working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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.
#R2#
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
D Amato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles D Amato. D Amato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
D Amato lands a slapping body shot.
D Amato misses with a head kick.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but D Amato manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns slips a jab from D Amato.#T1#
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits D Amatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a hook but D Amato blocks it.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. D Amato doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with an uppercut.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. D Amato really felt that one!
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D Amato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
D Amato scores with a hook.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
A shot in the inside from D Amato.
Burns blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns gets through D Amato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns tries to clinch there but D Amato circles away.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
As D Amato tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but D Amato manages to avoid the attempt.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns dips to his left and cracks D Amato with an uppercut!#T1#
D Amato walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Burns tried to score with a low kick but D Amato checks it.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Burns slips under a jab.#CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael D Amato was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: AD450: Iron Machine Gun
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Tyson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
D Amato lands a jab to the head.
D Amato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
D Amato misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
D Amato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
D Amato thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
D Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters with a good, hard body kick but D Amato shrugs it off.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Tyson wants to slow D Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
D Amato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
D Amato is breathing heavily.
D Amato misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson connects with a right hand. D Amato shakes it off.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.#T3#
Tyson pivots, looking for a leg kick but D Amato is out of range and Tyson settles back down.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
D Amato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyson. That one must have hurt.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by D Amato.#T4#
Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
D Amato slips a straight right by Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato slips a jab from Tyson.
D Amato slips under a jab.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato throws a big counter combination but Tyson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from D Amato.
D Amato cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Nice body kick from Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato misses with a hook to the body
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
D Amato takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
Tyson thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tyson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
D Amato staying out of range there.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
D Amato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
Tyson throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson feints a counter leg kick.
D Amato connects with a jab.
D Amato staying out of range there.
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Tyson tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson misses the jab.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
D Amato lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
Tyson misses with a hook.
D Amato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson misses the jab.
D Amato scores with a shot to the body.
D Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyson should have avoided that one.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
D Amato thuds his right hand into Tyson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and D Amato counters with a right hand to the body.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyson.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. D Amato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyson swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato cracks Tyson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tyson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but D Amato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tyson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Michael D Amato said 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.

Event: AD443: Second trip
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
We've been informed that Maximus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Maximus counters with a right hand to the body.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice leg kick.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus lands a glancing blow to the side of D Amato's head.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Maximus misses with a hook
and D Amato counters with a left to the body.
D Amato jabs at Maximus's body.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus slips a straight right by D Amato.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
D Amato swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Maximus's body.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato is looking to wear down Maximus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
D Amato slips under a jab from Maximus.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus lands a jab to D Amato's midsection.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target. #T3#
Maximus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by D Amato. D Amato obviously looking to wear him down.
D Amato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus back to the cage. D Amato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
D Amato lands with a cross.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from D Amato misses
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato slips a jab from Maximus.
Maximus throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maximus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus connects with a crisp jab.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Maximus tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
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 Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends D Amato's belly button to the back.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
D Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Maximus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
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!
Maximus slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus drives through and clinches with D Amato against the cage.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato scores with a nice hook to the head.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
Maximus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Maximus digs a right hand into D Amato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on D Amato's gas tank.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a right hand.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Maximus prevents a body shot from D Amato.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards. #T3#
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to D Amato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Maximus pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato. #BC2#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Maximus staying out of range there.#T4#
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Amato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
D Amato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D Amato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maximus scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Maximus.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
D Amato throws a hook but Maximus avoids it easily.
Maximus throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Maximus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Maximus cracks D Amato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! D Amato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maximus finish him?
Nice jab there from Maximus. #ROC2#
D Amato is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
D Amato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A jab lands there for Maximus.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Maximus feints a counter leg kick.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
D Amato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with D Amato's head.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Nice shot lands for Maximus.
Oh D Amato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends D Amato stumbling back into the cage.
D Amato seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus pushes D Amato away with a front kick.
Maximus connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Maximus.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Maximus slips the punch.
Maximus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
D Amato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
D Amato drops his hands momentarily and Maximus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus throws a shot to the body.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! D Amato drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maximus follows D Amato to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
DJ Maximus gave a mention to Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Michael D Amato spoke after the fight, saying 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: AD435: God Save the Queen
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Defoe lands a front kick.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Defoe defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that D Amato sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as D Amato backs up against the cage.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.#T1#
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Defoe throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato slips a jab from Defoe.
D Amato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Defoe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Defoe blocks a jab.
It seemed like Defoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.#T2#
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D Amato stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato misses with a body punch
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Defoe slips a straight right by D Amato.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe lands with a nice combination. D Amato backs away looking to recover.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Defoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Defoe throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
Defoe misses with a hook
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Defoe scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
D Amato misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Defoe moves into the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
D Amato lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
I was talking to D Amato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
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!
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Defoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe working aggressively here.
D Amato working aggressively here.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato lands a shot to the body.#T2#
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
D Amato tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Defoe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe is working D Amato over against the cage.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but D Amato avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
D Amato lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe blocking some punches.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato gets through Defoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Defoe pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
D Amato tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks a body shot from Defoe. #BC#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
D Amato misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
Defoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Amato throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but D Amato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
D Amato cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Defoe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can D Amato finish him? #ROC#
Defoe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Defoe throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Defoe instigates a clinch.
D Amato tries to break free but Defoe pushes him back against the cage.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
D Amato digs a right hand into Defoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Defoe's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
Defoe working aggressively here.
D Amato lands a left hand.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
D Amato digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Defoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato pushes Defoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato misses with a body punch.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Defoe fails to land.
D Amato digs a right hand underneath Defoe's ribcage. Defoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of D Amatos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Defoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
D Amato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
D Amato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
D Amato misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with an inside leg kick.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a body kick that stops D Amato in his tracks momentarily.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato jabs Defoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling D Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Defoe wants to clinch.#T4#
Defoe throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe blocks a jab.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato connects with a jab.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to counter with a clinch but D Amato shakes him off and moves away.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Defoe's ribs.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
D Amato cracks Defoe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. D Amato has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Defoe to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato weaves into range and cracks Defoe right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Defoe goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! D Amato is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato took some time post fight to say the following; 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.

Event: GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Steigelmann - just one landing.
Steigelmann delivers a nice body kick.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
D Amato's corner calls for a 1-2. D Amato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steigelmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steigelmann lands a shot to the body.
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for D Amato.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Amato lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
Steigelmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Amato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
Steigelmann blocks an uppercut.
Steigelmann misses with a knee strike.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but D Amato avoids the damage to the body.
Steigelmann tries to land a knee to the head but D Amato blocks with his arms.
Steigelmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steigelmann trying to land knees to the body.
Steigelmann tries to land knees in the clinch but D Amato avoids the damage to the body.
D Amato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steigelmann blocks an uppercut.
Steigelmann lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from D Amato - that landed with a thud.
Steigelmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
D Amato tries to break free but Steigelmann pushes him back against the cage.
D Amato scores with a nice hook to the head.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
D Amato lands with a short shot to the head.
Steigelmann missing with knees to the body. #T2#
D Amato misses with the head strike.
Steigelmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. D Amato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
D Amato pushes Steigelmann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Steigelmann controls his hands.
Steigelmann misses with the head strike.
D Amato lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
D Amato blocks the elbow strike.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steigelmann backwards.
Steigelmann throws an elbow that misses.
Steigelmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
D Amato breaks from the clinch.
Steigelmann tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
Steigelmann lands with a nice combination. D Amato backs away looking to recover.
Steigelmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck D Amato on the side of the head. #T3#
D Amato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steigelmann's calf.
The fighters circling - Steigelmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato connects with a single shot there.
D Amato with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann misses the jab.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Steigelmann walks into a straight right hand from D Amato.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann moves away from the strike by D Amato.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Steigelmann scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann feints a jab promting D Amato to slip. Steigelmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. D Amato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
D Amato connects with a right hand. Steigelmann shakes it off.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
D Amato slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Steigelmann throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a right hand to the body.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
D Amato is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steigelmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
D Amato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steigelmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
Steigelmann throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by D Amato.
D Amato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
D Amato throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
D Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steigelmann throws a leg kick that misses.
D Amato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steigelmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Steigelmann misses with a leg kick
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from D Amato misses
and Steigelmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Steigelmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for D Amato. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Steigelmann slips the punch.
Steigelmann thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato lands with a nice body punch.
Steigelmann misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Steigelmann does it's job there.
Steigelmann misses with a kick to the body
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like D Amato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steigelmann misses with a double jab
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Steigelmann misses with a straight left.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steigelmann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato misses with a straight left. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steigelmann.
D Amato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steigelmann. Steigelmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from D Amato misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steigelmann clobbers D Amato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steigelmann motions for D Amato to come forward. Steigelmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann is looking to counter punch.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Steigelmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
D Amato misses the shot to the body. #T3#
D Amato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato throws a solid leg kick but Steigelmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at D Amato.
Steigelmann throwing a counter right hand but D Amato manages to avoid it.
D Amato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steigelmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
D Amato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steigelmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steigelmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steigelmann doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
D Amato throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Steigelmann misses its target.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Steigelmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amato slips a straight right by Steigelmann.
D Amato throws a body punch but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and D Amato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steigelmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Amato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as D Amato checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Steigelmann clinches up with D Amato and pushes him back against the cage.
Steigelmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and D Amato avoids it.
Steigelmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato is trying to break free.
Steigelmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steigelmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato can't break the clinch.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steigelmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
D Amato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
D Amato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steigelmann.
D Amato lunges at Steigelmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steigelmann's hand.
Steigelmann throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steigelmann needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Steigelmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steigelmann misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from D Amato misses.
Steigelmann misses with a jab to the body
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Steigelmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steigelmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
D Amato drops Steigelmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steigelmann looks back up at him and smiles so D Amato waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Steigelmann is rocked!
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Oh Steigelmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
Steigelmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
Steigelmann throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a crisp right that sends Steigelmann to the canvas! D Amato follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD423: Less is more
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by D Amato.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Amato! But no joy.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
D Amato moves away from the strike by Burns.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato misses with a body punch
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
D Amato scores with a kick to the midsection.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato moves out of range as Burns strikes.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
D Amato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.#T2#
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 Amato works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns checks a leg kick.
D Amato connects with a jab.
D Amato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
D Amato misses with a low kick.
Burns moves forwards but D Amato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
D Amato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
D Amato slips under a jab.
Burns misses with a body shot.
D Amato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
D Amato misses the jab.
D Amato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D Amato misses with a low kick.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
D Amato works the jab nicely.#T4#
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and D Amato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
D Amato with a jab.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
A cross from D Amato lands.
D Amato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D Amato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Burns dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before D Amato can pounce on him.
Burns throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
D Amato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! D Amato scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns works the jab nicely.#T1#
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
D Amato throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for D Amato. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Burns misses with a hook
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns misses with a straight right.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato misses with a two punch combination.
D Amato throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.#T2#
D Amato misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
D Amato lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
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 Amato tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns slips under a jab from D Amato.
It appears Burns was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns moves away from the strike by D Amato.
D Amato throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
D Amato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
D Amato misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at D Amato's knee but D Amato avoids it well.
D Amato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
D Amato motions for Burns to come forward. D Amato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato throws a right hand that misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Burns.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burns might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and D Amato counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns slips under a jab.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
D Amato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Good shot there by D Amato.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns checks a low kick from D Amato.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
D Amato scores with a three punch combo!
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces D Amato off the cage and back into range.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns. #T2#
D Amato slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns lands a nice hook to D Amato's body. D Amato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
D Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Amato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by D Amato.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
D Amato defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
D Amato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato scores with a nice head shot.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by D Amato.
D Amato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato lands with an overhand left.
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
D Amato tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato really dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
D Amato with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from D Amato.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from D Amato, right into the meat.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.#T1#
Burns slips under a jab from D Amato.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Burns.
D Amato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Amato! But no joy.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
D Amato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Amato! But no joy.
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with a looping left.#T2#
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
D Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
D Amato with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
D Amato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
A left lands for Burns.
D Amato throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped D Amato's head back.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
D Amato is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped D Amato's head back.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
D Amato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
D Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
D Amato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
D Amato connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
D Amato swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.#T1#
D Amato throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles D Amato. D Amato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
D Amato jabs at Burns's body.
D Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato blocks a jab.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by D Amato. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and D Amato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A left lands for D Amato.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
D Amato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
D Amato lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
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!
Nice shot lands for D Amato.
D Amato throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns connects with a right hand. D Amato shakes it off.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael D Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato is the new heavyweight champion!
Michael D Amato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD415: This Is Deep
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Dunkin throws a combination that misses
and D Amato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunkin.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunkin throws a big shot that misses.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
Dunkin thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
D Amato lands an overhand right.
D Amato has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunkin misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunkin wants to land a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato checks a low kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Dunkin throws a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down D Amato rather than just go for the knockout.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut.
Dunkin throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Dunkin misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato scores with a nice head shot.
Dunkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. D Amato eats them both and turns towards Dunkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunkin slips under a jab from D Amato.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.#T2#
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunkin misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Dunkin.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! D Amato scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. D Amato catches Dunkin right on the button with a cross.
Dunkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Dunkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato staying out of range there.
D Amato defending well as Dunkin loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
The fighters circling - Dunkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dunkin tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
D Amato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dunkin just manages to avoid it.
D Amato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato takes a swing at Dunkin's ribcage but misses.
Dunkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Dunkin moves away and avoids it.
Dunkin tries to bum rush D Amato with a series of wild strikes but D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunkin throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
D Amato defending well as Dunkin loads up on a big left hand.
Dunkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Dunkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent D Amato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dunkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunkin blocks a jab.
Dunkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by D Amato.
Dunkin throws a leg kick
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunkin.
Dunkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
D Amato lands a head shot.
A big left from D Amato misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato misses with a hook. Dunkin ducked under it nicely.
Dunkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as D Amato backs up against the cage.
Nice cross by D Amato.
D Amato throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dunkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Dunkin moves away and avoids it.
Dunkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Dunkin thumps D Amato with a low kick.
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunkin moves away.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin connects with a jab.
Dunkin throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunkin throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.#KD2#
Dunkin lands a big shot that drops D Amato! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
D Amato is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Amato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Dunkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Dunkin ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunkin scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Dunkin.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Dunkin is out of range.
Dunkin misses with a lunging right hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunkin lands a glancing blow to the side of D Amato's head.#T2#
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
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!
Dunkin throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a leg kick.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Dunkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Dunkin ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
A nice side step and Dunkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dunkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dunkin moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amato misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. #T3#
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunkin misses with a body shot.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Dunkin throws a leg kick
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
D Amato throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunkin looks to throw a body kick
letting D Amato counter with a right hand. #T4#
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunkin scores with a body shot.
Dunkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Dunkin.
D Amato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunkin at a distance.
Dunkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunkin lands a jab.
Dunkin throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin motions for D Amato to come forward. Dunkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato lands a body shot.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunkin.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Dunkin as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as D Amato blocks the leg kick.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
D Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dunkin.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook but Dunkin avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Dunkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunkin.
D Amato connects with the punch.
Dunkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.#T1#
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but D Amato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
D Amato moves away from the strike by Dunkin.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Dunkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunkin slips under a jab.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunkin counters with a straight right hand.
Dunkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato staying out of range there.
Dunkin misses with a right hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunkin slips under a jab from D Amato.
Dunkin walks into a straight right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
D Amato clobbers Dunkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
D Amato lands a slapping body shot.
D Amato lands with a nice body kick.
Dunkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunkin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D Amato connects with a right hand. Dunkin shakes it off.
A slow jab from Dunkin misses its intended target.
Dunkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
A little jabbing left from Dunkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
Dunkin tries to move into range but D Amato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunkin staying out of range there.#T3#
Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunkin misses with the body kick
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunkin cracks D Amato with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Amato scores with a punch to the head.
D Amato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunkin. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Dunkin
and Dunkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Dunkin.
D Amato digs a good hook to Dunkin's body.
Dunkin throws a sloppy head kick
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Dunkin throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
Dunkin misses with a straight right.
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!
Dunkin blocks a jab.#T4#
Dunkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Dunkin responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dunkin. D Amato shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into D Amato's torso.
Dunkin misses with a kick to the body.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Dunkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Dunkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Dunkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dunkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Dunkin saw that one coming.
D Amato lands a two punch combo.
Dunkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Dunkin moved out of range nicely.
Dunkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunkin misses with a low kick.
D Amato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunkin finds it's way round the side to connect with D Amato's head.
Dunkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab.
Dunkin moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Dunkin misses. #T1#
Dunkin moves out of range of the leg kick from D Amato.
D Amato tests Dunkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunkin slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Dunkin's head but Dunkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunkin misses with a looping right.
Dunkin throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by D Amato as he connects with a hook.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
D Amato takes one on the button.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by D Amato.
Jab by Dunkin.#T2#
D Amato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
A low kick from Dunkin is predictable there
and D Amato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Dunkin catches D Amato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunkin throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
D Amato throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Dunkin takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Dunkin throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunkin doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato scores with a hook.
Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin.#T3#
Dunkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dunkin looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
D Amato lands a head shot.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Dunkin moved out of range nicely.
Dunkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunkin jabs D Amato right on the nose. D Amato blinks but takes it well.
Dunkin misses with a straight left.
D Amato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunkin moves away from the strike by D Amato. #T4#
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato's corner calls for a 1-2. D Amato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Dunkin lands.
D Amato jabs Dunkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
Dunkin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
D Amato jabs Dunkin right on the nose. Dunkin blinks but takes it well.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Dunkin is rocked!
Dunkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Dunkin throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
Dunkin is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
Dunkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunkin seems to have recovered his senses.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Dunkin avoids them all with ease.
Dunkin throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dunkin misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunkin misses with a low kick.
D Amato throws a jab when Dunkin was well out of range.
Dunkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunkin.
Sloppy strikes from Dunkin. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Dunkin looks to land a combination but D Amato avoids it well.
D Amato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
D Amato misses the shot to the body. #T1#
D Amato misses with a straight left.
Dunkin misses the shot to the body.
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dunkin throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
Dunkin throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Dunkin throws a lazy uppercut
and D Amato counters with a nice body shot.
Dunkin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circle momentarily. D Amato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dunkin wants to slow D Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
D Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from D Amato misses. #T2#
Dunkin misses with a double jab
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Dunkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunkin misses with a straight left.
Dunkin throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
D Amato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunkin is out of range.
A slow jab from Dunkin misses its intended target.
A jab from Dunkin misses. #T3#
Dunkin misses with a hook
and Dunkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Dunkin moved out of range.
D Amato moves out of range as Dunkin strikes.
Dunkin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Dunkin misses.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Dunkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunkin misses with a body punch
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunkin misses with a low kick as D Amato jumps back.
D Amato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Dunkin ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and D Amato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by D Amato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunkin's head.
D Amato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Dunkin.
That kick from Dunkin tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael D Amato.
I think D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael D Amato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Alvin Ray Dunkin was interviewed post fight and said 'I came into the fight with a good game plan and it didn't work so I will go back to the drawing board.'.

Event: AD409: Get up
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
D Amato misses the jab.
Jong Un has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as D Amato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
D Amato swings for the body but Jong Un moves out of range.
D Amato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
Jong Un misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
D Amato half committed to a counter leg kick.
D Amato swinging wildly here.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Un buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Un scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
D Amato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Un throws out the jab.
Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but D Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Jong Un.
D Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Un.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jong Un! But no joy.
Jong Un bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Un scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
D Amato throws a hook but Jong Un avoids it easily.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Jong Un thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice defenses there by D Amato.
D Amato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jong Un's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jong Un looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Un doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Jong Un.
Jong Un follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Jong Un throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato jabs Jong Un right on the nose. Jong Un blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Un.
It looked like D Amato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Un.
Jong Un misses the shot to the body.
Jong Un connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Un walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Un. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Un tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Un slips under a jab.
Jong Un scores with a leg kick.
Jong Un throws a low kick but it's checked well by D Amato.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Un misses the target.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
D Amato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Un.
An inside leg kick from Jong Un misses.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Un lands a body shot.
Jong Un lands with a kick to the ribs.
D Amato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jong Un on the side of the head.
Jong Un looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
Jong Un throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Un scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Jong Un.
Jong Un is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
D Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from D Amato misses its target.
Jong Un lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Jong Un misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
D Amato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jong Un throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Un throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D Amato fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Un just manages to avoid it.
Jong Un throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato avoids a kick to the body.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
D Amato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Un.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Un slips a jab from D Amato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
D Amato avoids a kick to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether D Amato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jong Un with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
D Amato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Un throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Jong Un.
Kim Jong Un seems to be getting the better of the standup.
D Amato throws a hook but Jong Un blocks it.
Jong Un throws a head kick that misses.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Un takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un tries to work over D Amato's front leg with a kick but D Amato checks it.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Un sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Un pivots, looking for a leg kick but D Amato is out of range and Jong Un settles back down.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Jong Un manages to avoid it.
Jong Un swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range. #T1#
Jong Un dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Un. Jong Un obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Un defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Un tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Un misses with a looping left.
D Amato blocks a leg kick.
Jong Un blocks a jab.
D Amato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Un.#T2#
D Amato takes a swing at Jong Un's ribcage but misses.
Jong Un goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Un throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Un misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Un.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Un sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Un appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Un bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato is looking to slow Jong Un down with leg kicks.
Jong Un has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Jong Un throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from D Amato misses.
It seemed like Jong Un was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Un has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from D Amato finds it's way round the side to connect with Jong Un's head. #T3#
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Un moves out of range as D Amato throws a body kick.
Jong Un throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Jong Un staying out of range there.
Jong Un thinks about the counter body kick.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Jong Un slips the punch.
Jong Un throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Jong Un darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
D Amato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Un does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Jong Un throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Un throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Un throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.#T4#
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Un.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
Jong Un avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Un.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Un slips a straight right by D Amato.
Jong Un throws a quick inside leg kick.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Un.
D Amato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.
D Amato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Un looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Un missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kim Jong Un will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jong Un scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Un throws a low kick but it's checked well by D Amato.
Jong Un loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Jong Un. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Un pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Jong Un.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Un 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 D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Un misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a hook but Jong Un blocks it.
It seemed like Jong Un was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Un tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and D Amato is able to avoid easily.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Un swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Un throws a leg kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Jong Un throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Un lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Un throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Un looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Un moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Jong Un was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato connects with the punch.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.#T2#
Jong Un looking to land some kicks to the body here.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Un thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Un slips a straight right by D Amato.
Jong Un was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jong Un scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Un tries a head kick but it misses.
Jong Un takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jong Un moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jong Un lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
D Amato misses with a left hand
enabling Jong Un to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Jong Un saw that one coming.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Un moves away.
D Amato cracks Jong Un with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Un bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps D Amato's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Jong Un there.
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Jong Un saw that one coming.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Jong Un saw that one coming.
Jong Un comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Jong Un.
D Amato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Un's head.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Un bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps D Amato's head backwards.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Jong Un slips the punch.
It seemed like Jong Un was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Un lets loose with a powerful body kick. D Amato will feel that in the morning.
Jong Un misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
D Amato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Un looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Jong Un counters with a good, hard body kick but D Amato shrugs it off.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Un really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Un scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jong Un is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Jong Un with a jab.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Jong Un.
Jong Un goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes a swing at Jong Un's ribcage but misses.
Jong Un is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Jong Un jabs D Amato right on the nose. D Amato blinks but takes it well.
Jong Un throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Jong Un looks to throw a body kick
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jong Un swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Un.
D Amato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jong Un connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Un takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Un keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Un keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
D Amato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Un misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato misses with a right hand
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Jong Un ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Jong Un looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
D Amato lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Jong Un jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Jong Un moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Un throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Un walks into a jab.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Un feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jong Un looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.#CL2#
Jong Un moves into the clinch successfully.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Jong Un tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
Jong Un misses with a body punch.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Un's elbow.
D Amato lands a right hand.
Jong Un misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Un tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Jong Un.
D Amato tries to work over Jong Un's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Un misses with some punches.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Jong Un lands a left hand.
Jong Un blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
D Amato wants to break the clinch but can't.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Jong Un.
Jong Un swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Un tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Un blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jong Un.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Jong Un.
Jong Un working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Un lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Un dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
D Amato swings for the body but Jong Un moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jong Un on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Un lands a body shot.
Jong Un checks a leg kick.
Jong Un let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jong Un wants to land a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Un.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Un throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Un tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Jong Un throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jong Un connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Un takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Un rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Jong Un.
Jong Un throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from D Amato.
Jong Un connects with a high kick.
Jong Un uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato lands a jab.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Un. Jong Un obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Jong Un keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato takes a swing at Jong Un's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jong Un connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jong Un slips under a jab.
Jong Un appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Jong Un pushes D Amato up against the cage in a clinch.
D Amato blocks a body shot from Jong Un.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Un can't find room to land a body shot as D Amato controls the action.
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato misses with a body punch.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Jong Un misses with the head strike.
D Amato misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
Kim Jong Un seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jong Un swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato tries a body shot but Jong Un blocks it.
Jong Un tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
Jong Un misses with the head strike.
Jong Un blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Un is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jong Un backwards.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Un.
Jong Un misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato works on Jong Un's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato. #KD#
D Amato drops Jong Un onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jong Un is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jong Un is rocked!
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!
A right handed body shot lands from D Amato.
Jong Un is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
D Amato throws a big uppercut that drops Jong Un! More strikes from D Amato and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jong Un lies dazed against the cage as D Amato celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AD403: Patience is key
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
And Steel responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
D Amato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
D Amato scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel misses with a right hand
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
A head kick misses from Steel.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel is looking to chop away at D Amato's legs.
D Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel 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 D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
D Amato blocks a leg kick.
D Amato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely. #T2#
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by D Amato.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
D Amato throws a big counter combination but Steel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
D Amato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Steel blocks a jab.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel misses with a body kick.#T3#
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a head kick but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D Amato circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Steel throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato lands with a right hand.
D Amato scores with a jab.#T4#
A head kick misses from Steel.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato connects with a jab.#KD#
D Amato cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. D Amato has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#ROC#
Steel is rocked!
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from D Amato.
D Amato works the jab nicely.#KD#
D Amato feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can D Amato finish him?!
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato pounces like a tiger and cracks Steel with a vicious hook! Steel is down but not out! D Amato follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael D Amato tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AD398: Seventh of Forty-fifth
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Grunge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grunge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grunge flicks out a counter leg kick but D Amato steps away.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato checks a low kick from Grunge.
An inside leg kick lands from Grunge.
Nice body kick there by Grunge.
Grunge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Grunge saw that one coming.
D Amato has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grunge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Grunge throws a fast counter high kick but D Amato manages to duck under it in time.
D Amato lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Grunge.#T1#
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grunge slips a straight right by D Amato.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
Grunge wants to clinch
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Grunge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grunge.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
D Amato throws a series of strikes that have Grunge backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Grunge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grunge misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
Grunge slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Grunge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
D Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato throws a hook but Grunge blocks it.
Grunge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
A cross from Grunge lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
Grunge is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grunge.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tommy Grunge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A good leg kick by Grunge.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunge throws out the jab.
Grunge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grunge there as he acknowledges the shot.
D Amato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by D Amato.
Grunge lunges at D Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D Amato's hand.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge misses with a kick to the body.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Grunge drops his hands momentarily and D Amato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grunge slips a jab from D Amato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Grunge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grunge is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by D Amato - just one landing.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but D Amato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grunge.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grunge connects with a body shot that sends D Amato's belly button to the back.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
D Amato scores with a jab. Grunge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Grunge.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
Grunge moves out of range of the strikes.
Grunge throws a low kick but D Amato moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato checks a low kick from Grunge.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato takes a kick to the side of the head.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Grunge throws a head kick but D Amato moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grunge. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunge looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grunge thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
D Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
Grunge lands a jab.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge.
Grunge works over D Amato's head and body with a nice combination.
Grunge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grunge doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grunge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grunge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge scores with a jab.
Grunge throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grunge!
Nice cross by Grunge.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grunge lands a nice looking body kick.
D Amato swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
Grunge throws a leg kick
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato cracks Grunge with an open hand slap.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Grunge
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Grunge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grunge moves in looking to clinch but D Amato pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grunge.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grunge slips a straight right by D Amato.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
Grunge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grunge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Grunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Grunge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grunge throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a right hand to the body.
Grunge jabs D Amato right on the nose. D Amato blinks but takes it well.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Grunge tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Grunge avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Grunge throws a big counter head kick but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Grunge throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grunge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
D Amato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grunge has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Grunge staying out of range there.
Grunge throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grunge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
Grunge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
Grunge misses with a looping left.
Grunge feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Grunge connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato throws a body punch but Grunge moves out of range.
A big left from Grunge misses.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Grunge manages to avoid it.
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but D Amato checks it well.
Grunge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D Amato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Grunge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but D Amato checks it well.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it.
D Amato thuds his right hand into Grunge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Grunge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grunge throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Grunge manages to avoid it.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Grunge's head.
Grunge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
D Amato swings for the body but Grunge moves out of range.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from D Amato misses its target.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grunge throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from D Amato misses its target.
Grunge swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grunge follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Grunge ducks right into an uppercut from D Amato.
Grunge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from D Amato misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
D Amato takes a swing at Grunge's ribcage but misses.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from D Amato misses.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
A big right from Grunge misses.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grunge.
Grunge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Grunge scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
Grunge connects with a solid leg kick.
D Amato cracks Grunge with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Grunge's head but Grunge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato jabs at Grunge's body.
Grunge moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge looks to land a left hand but D Amato moved out of range nicely.
Grunge lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato clearly takes that round.
That's time! D Amato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Grunge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
D Amato moves forwards but Grunge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grunge throws a low kick, looking for D Amato's leg but D Amato calmly moves out of range.
D Amato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grunge needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
D Amato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grunge. Grunge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge cracks D Amato with an open hand slap.
D Amato misses with a hook. Grunge ducked under it nicely.
Grunge fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and D Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Grunge is looking to chop away at D Amato's legs.
Grunge lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Grunge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grunge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Grunge.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grunge swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Grunge counters by clinching up.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Grunge blocking some punches.
Grunge lands a good knee to the midsection. D Amato won't want to take too many of those.
Grunge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grunge misses with a punch on the inside.
Grunge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grunge blocks an uppercut.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato.
Grunge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grunge misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grunge lands with a right to the head.
D Amato misses with some punches.
Grunge misses with some punches.
Grunge prevents a body shot from D Amato.
A right handed body shot lands from D Amato.
Grunge working aggressively here.
Grunge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Grunge lands a right hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Grunge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from D Amato.
D Amato lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
D Amato drops Grunge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grunge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Grunge is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Grunge is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?
Grunge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grunge lands a shoulder strike.
D Amato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from D Amato on the inside.
Grunge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grunge pushes off an throws an elbow but D Amato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
D Amato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grunge swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
D Amato prevents a body shot from Grunge.
D Amato blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
Grunge is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato pushes Grunge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato had his way with Tommy Grunge in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Grunge seems to have recovered his senses.
Grunge is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grunge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grunge avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from D Amato there as he acknowledges the shot.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Grunge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Grunge is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
D Amato punishes Grunge's body with a nice straight punch.
Grunge's corner calls for a 1-2. Grunge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Grunge does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Grunge moves away and avoids it.
Grunge cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and D Amato is able to avoid easily.
Grunge scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as D Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grunge.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
D Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grunge blocks a jab.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grunge blocks a jab.
Grunge throws a big counter head kick but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Grunge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Grunge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grunge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grunge dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
And Grunge responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
D Amato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grunge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
D Amato slips a jab and a cross from Grunge.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
Grunge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Grunge's body. Grunge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato throws a right hand that Grunge ducks under and follows up with a left that Grunge also avoids with ease.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge staying out of range there.
D Amato backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Grunge defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Grunge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Grunge.
Well D Amato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Michael D Amato started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AD392: Proof of treasure
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Deck misses with the combination.
Deck tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Deck moved out of range nicely.
Deck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Deck's body. Deck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deck misses the body punch
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deck misses with a combination
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Deck avoids it well.
Deck throws a right and a left that D Amato avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Deck gets a clinch. #T1#
Deck scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deck's elbow.
Deck lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Deck's ribs.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Deck counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Deck thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deck scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Deck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deck.
D Amato moves out of range as Deck strikes.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck wants to counter the offense by D Amato and move into the clinch position.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Deck's head back.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Deck with the counter takedown but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato with a nice cross.
Deck lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
Deck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deck misses with a looping right.
Deck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Deck throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deck.
Deck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
D Amato misses with the combination.
Deck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Deck.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deck connects with a nice looking jab.
Deck drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deck misses with a double jab.
Donk. Deck catches D Amato right on the button with a cross.
Inspectah Deck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck misses with a low kick.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Deck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Deck takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deck scores with a kick to the body.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Deck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Deck moves into the clinch.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs.
D Amato misses with a body punch.
Deck scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Deck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato jabs Deck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
D Amato misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
Deck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Deck misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck lands a nice shot that snaps D Amato's head back.
Deck moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Deck avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Deck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. D Amato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
D Amato has control of Deck's left arm, preventing Deck from doing any damage.
D Amato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deck chips away with some ground and pound.
D Amato looking to control.
Deck postures up in D Amato's guard and throws a big left but D Amato blocks it.
Deck throws a strike but D Amato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Deck has a closed guard, preventing D Amato from standing up.
Deck pulls D Amato in close to prevent any damage.
Deck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deck looking for a sweep. Not yet Deck, not yet. #T2#
D Amato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Deck is proving hard to escape from.
D Amato won't allow Deck to sweep him here.
D Amato wants to stand and escape but instead Deck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Deck stands and throws D Amato's legs to the side, diving into side control.
D Amato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
D Amato parries the strikes from Deck easily there. Deck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable D Amato to escape.
D Amato is trying to control Deck's posture but Deck avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where D Amato is right now. #T3#
D Amato can't do much from the bottom here.
Deck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Deck in side control lands a decent elbow.
D Amato is not content to let Deck control the position.
You can see the frustration on D Amato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
D Amato is not content to let Deck control the position.
D Amato is trying to control Deck's posture but Deck avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Deck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at D Amato to see if he's OK.
D Amato wants to control but Deck postures up.
D Amato tries to improve position but can't.
D Amato wants to control but Deck postures up.
Deck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deck working away.
Deck is looking to take a break and control but D Amato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on D Amato's face as Deck controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inspectah Deck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
Deck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deck throws a hook but D Amato blocks it.
Deck with a nice cross.
D Amato walks into a jab.
Deck misses with a leg kick.
Deck looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Deck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato needs to keep his hands up - Deck had a free shot at his head there.
Deck misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deck misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Deck misses its intended target.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Deck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Deck moves into the clinch.
D Amato gets through Deck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
D Amato slips a straight right by Deck.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Deck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
D Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Deck throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deck throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
D Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Deck finds it's way through D Amato's defenses.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed D Amato momentarily.
Deck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deck with a jab.
Deck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deck scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
Deck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by D Amato.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from D Amato misses
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Deck throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D Amato connects with a nice looking jab.
D Amato throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range.
Deck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from D Amato.
Deck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deck connects with a leg kick. D Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
D Amato tries to keep at a distance but Deck has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Deck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
D Amato lands an uppercut.
D Amato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
A nice right hand lands inside from D Amato.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato lands a body shot.
Deck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decks head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Deck avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage. #T4#
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deck backwards.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
Deck blocking some punches.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
D Amato lands a body shot.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deck or not.
A short right from D Amato on the inside.
D Amato lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
D Amato scores with a shot to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato tries to work over Deck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michael D Amato did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Deck misses with a looping left.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Deck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deck fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Deck is looking to land body kicks.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by D Amato.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deck! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deck.
D Amato lands a glancing blow to the side of Deck's head.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range. #T1#
D Amato misses with a hook
and Deck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
D Amato is looking to counter punch.
D Amato throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
Deck goes for a double leg but D Amato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as D Amato continues to drive forward.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
D Amato throws a body punch but Deck moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Deck slips the punch.
Deck slips a jab from D Amato.
Deck lands with a kick to the ribs.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deck.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck scores with a hook to the body. D Amato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deck is looking to chop away at D Amato's legs.
Deck throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Deck does no damage.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Deck manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for D Amato.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Deck misses with a body kick.
D Amato defending well as Deck loads up on a big left hand.
Deck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deck tries to counter by closing the distance.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Deck.
Deck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
D Amato appears to be looking for a big counter.
D Amato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deck.
Deck slips under a jab from D Amato.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deck eats them both and turns towards D Amato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deck misses with a hook
and Deck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Deck scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Deck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling D Amato to score with a decent uppercut.
Deck throws a solid leg kick but D Amato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deck.
D Amato moves away from the strike by Deck.
Deck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Deck misses with an uppercut
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Deck lands.
Deck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Some wild striking there from Deck.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Deck missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Deck misses with a two punch combination.
Deck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deck.
D Amato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Deck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato scores with a nice strike.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck is looking for the big counter here.
D Amato misses with an uppercut
and Deck counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Deck looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.#T1#
Deck lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
D Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deck throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and D Amato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
D Amato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deck.
Deck slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Deck's body.
D Amato misses the jab.
Deck swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Deck avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Inspectah Deck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato walks into a stiff left hand from Deck.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Deck looking to score a takedown here. D Amato is defending well but Deck drives through and ends up in D Amato's guard.
Deck throws a big elbow that misses.
Inspectah Deck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
D Amato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amato trying to control the position. #T3#
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deck keeps trying to improve his position.
D Amato 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
D Amato trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deck misses with a low kick.
D Amato lands a jab to the head.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deck.
Deck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from D Amato misses.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Deck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato cracks Deck with a good jab.
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
Deck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Deck staying out of range there.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deck throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Inspectah Deck.
I think D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael D Amato took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.
In defeat, Inspectah Deck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: AD386: S.H.I.E.L.D.
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but D Amato avoids it.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doolittle at a distance.
Doolittle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doolittle throws a leg kick but D Amato moved away.
Doolittle misses with a body shot
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
D Amato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doolittle counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doolittle misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doolittle thinking.
D Amato digs a good body shot into Doolittle's ribs.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doolittle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
D Amato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
D Amato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doolittle.
D Amato works Doolittle's body with a nice hook.
D Amato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doolittle to score with a decent uppercut.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolittle manages to avoid it.
Doolittle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doolittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doolittle throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.#T2#
Doolittle looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Doolittle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
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!
Doolittle misses with a body shot.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doolittle.
D Amato swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
As D Amato backs away, Doolittle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
D Amato defending well as Doolittle loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
D Amato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doolittle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doolittle digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
Doolittle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doolittle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Doolittle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
D Amato punishes Doolittle's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Doolittle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Doolittle scores with a nice head shot.
Doolittle moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Doolittle cracks D Amato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Doolittle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doolittle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
D Amato clobbers Doolittle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Doolittle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doolittle.
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doolittle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doolittle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Doolittle coming out on top.
D Amato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
D Amato throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
D Amato lands a body shot.
Doolittle throws a good cross that connects.
D Amato is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolittle throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
Doolittle takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doolittle has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
That's time! Doolittle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato swings for the body but Doolittle moves out of range.
Doolittle throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doolittle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Doolittle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
D Amato moves out of range of the strikes.
Doolittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Doolittle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Doolittle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle throws a head kick but D Amato moves out of range.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doolittle. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Doolittle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doolittle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doolittle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doolittle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doolittle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doolittle throws a quick counter kick to the body but D Amato avoids it.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Doolittle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
D Amato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doolittle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Doolittle misses.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Doolittle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses. #T2#
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doolittle throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato misses the jab.
Doolittle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Doolittle scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolittle manages to avoid it.
Doolittle fires out a quick counter leg kick but D Amato just manages to avoid it.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doolittle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
D Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.#T3#
Doolittle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doolittle gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
D Amato throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
Doolittle throws a leg kick
and Doolittle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doolittle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doolittle.
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
D Amato swinging wildly here.
Doolittle connects with a jab.
Doolittle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato walks into a straight right hand from Doolittle.
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doolittle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doolittle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Doolittle.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Doolittle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doolittle.
A punch combination from D Amato misses.
Doolittle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Doolittle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doolittle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doolittle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doolittle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch lands to the side of Doolittle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
D Amato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doolittle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Doolittle throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
D Amato throws the left hand but Doolittle avoids the punch easily.
Doolittle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doolittle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doolittle throws a hook but D Amato blocks it.
Doolittle looks for the body kick but D Amato saw that one coming.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Doolittle.
Doolittle slips under a jab.#T2#
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Doolittle is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato jabs Doolittle right on the nose. Doolittle blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Doolittle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doolittle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
D Amato lands with an uppercut that bounces Doolittle off the cage and back into range.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato dips to his left and cracks Doolittle with an uppercut!#T3#
Doolittle throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Doolittle counters with a good low kick that D Amato was not able to check.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Doolittle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doolittle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doolittle slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Doolittle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle looks to throw the jab but D Amato is out of range.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Doolittle moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Doolittle throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
D Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Doolittle counter with a right hand.
D Amato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and D Amato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doolittle misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Doolittle avoids it with no problem.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Doolittle counters with a right hand to the body.
D Amato misses with a left hand
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Doolittle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doolittle lands with a nice body kick.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Doolittle throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato lands a jab to Doolittle's midsection.
Doolittle lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
It looked like Doolittle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from D Amato.
D Amato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doolittle.
Doolittle looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Doolittle throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Doolittle misses the target.
D Amato scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Doolittle.
Doolittle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Doolittle.
A countering left hand to the body from D Amato misses.
Doolittle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract D Amato.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Doolittle.
It seemed like D Amato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from D Amato.
Doolittle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doolittle moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doolittle throws a poor cross that misses
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolittle manages to avoid it.
Doolittle misses with a hook
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
D Amato throws a series of strikes that have Doolittle backpedaling.
D Amato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
D Amato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
D Amato moves out of range as Doolittle throws a body kick.
D Amato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Doolittle counters with a stiff right hand.
Doolittle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and D Amato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Doolittle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
D Amato lands a nice hook to Doolittle's body. Doolittle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doolittle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Doolittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
Doolittle slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but Doolittle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Doolittle misses its target.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doolittle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolittle moves away.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
It looked like Doolittle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
D Amato cracks Doolittle with a good jab.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Doolittle's head back.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
Doolittle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doolittle.
D Amato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato lands a body shot.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doolittle circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Doolittle lands.
Doolittle misses with a looping left.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
D Amato slips under a jab from Doolittle.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Doolittle seems unphased.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doolittle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and D Amato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doolittle thinking.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Doolittle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doolittle just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato tries to bum rush Doolittle with a series of wild strikes but Doolittle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
D Amato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but Doolittle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
D Amato swinging wildly here.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Doolittle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and Doolittle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doolittle tries to land a body kick
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doolittle counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Doolittle.
Doctor Doolittle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato tries to bum rush Doolittle with a series of wild strikes but Doolittle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doolittle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
D Amato tests Doolittle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato misses with a hook
and D Amato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolittle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Doolittle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doolittle tries to land a body kick
and D Amato counters with a left to the body.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Doolittle slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
Doolittle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doolittle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
D Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Doolittle.#T3#
D Amato jabs Doolittle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doolittle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato stuns Doolittle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
D Amato lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Doolittle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
D Amato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doolittle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doolittle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
Doolittle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doolittle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doolittle doesn't seem bothered though.
Doolittle misses with a hook.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and D Amato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Doolittle moves away and avoids it.
Doolittle misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
D Amato digs a good body shot into Doolittle's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael D Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well D Amato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato is the new light heavyweight champion!
As Michael D Amato got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: M.D.A what else is there to say !'.

Event: AD380: Thrilla in Manila '75
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Seleznyov ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Seleznyov misses its intended target.
Seleznyov tries to clinch there but D Amato circles away.
Seleznyov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato throws a jab when Seleznyov was well out of range.
D Amato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seleznyov circles away quickly and effectively.
D Amato's coach down at *****MY YARD***** was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on D Amato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seleznyov misses with a hook to the body
and D Amato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Roberto Seleznyov has been cut.
Seleznyov takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seleznyov tries to clinch up.
It seemed like D Amato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seleznyov 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 D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from Seleznyov.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Seleznyov's shoulder, as Seleznyov tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seleznyov misses with a low kick as D Amato jumps back.
Seleznyov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seleznyov slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
Seleznyov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Seleznyov is out of range. #T1#
D Amato lands a jab to the nose.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seleznyov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seleznyov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice takedown defense from D Amato. No joy for Seleznyov on that attempt.
Seleznyov scores with a hook.
D Amato connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Seleznyov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Seleznyov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
Seleznyov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seleznyov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato misses with a looping left.
Roberto Seleznyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Seleznyov scores with a jab to the jaw.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seleznyov moves away.
D Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seleznyov thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
Seleznyov moves away from the strike by D Amato. #T2#
D Amato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Seleznyov
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seleznyov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
D Amato walks into a left hand.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seleznyov throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
D Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
D Amato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seleznyov, right into the meat.
Seleznyov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seleznyov defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Seleznyov knows he should have avoided that one.
D Amato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Seleznyov saw that one coming.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seleznyov.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
Seleznyov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seleznyov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
D Amato throws the left hand but Seleznyov avoids the punch easily.
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seleznyov is looking to clinch.
D Amato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seleznyov under the eye.#CL#
Seleznyov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seleznyov or not.
Seleznyov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seleznyov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
D Amato breaks the clinch.
D Amato takes a swing at Seleznyov's ribcage but misses.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov misses with a right hand
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Seleznyov swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
Seleznyov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
D Amato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seleznyov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
A head kick misses from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
It looked like Seleznyov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seleznyov fails in his attempt to clinch.
D Amato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as D Amato blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
D Amato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seleznyov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Seleznyov.
Seleznyov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seleznyov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD#
Seleznyov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. D Amato was covering up waiting for the punch and Seleznyov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Seleznyov pushing down on D Amato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
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.
#R2#
Seleznyov throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato takes a jab right on the kisser.
D Amato swings for the body but Seleznyov moves out of range.
D Amato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seleznyov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
D Amato connects with a body shot that sends Seleznyov's belly button to the back.
Seleznyov defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Seleznyov misses with a body kick.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seleznyov counters with a good, hard body kick but D Amato shrugs it off. #CL#
Seleznyov has managed to clinch.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seleznyov backwards.
Seleznyov is working D Amato over against the cage.
Seleznyov scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seleznyov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Seleznyov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seleznyov.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato lands a shoulder strike.
Seleznyov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from D Amato.
Seleznyov lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from D Amato.
Seleznyov misses with a body punch.
Seleznyov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seleznyov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seleznyov.
Come on Seleznyov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov tries for a takedown but D Amato manages to get underhooks.
D Amato gets through Seleznyov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seleznyov swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seleznyov blocking some punches.
Seleznyov is trying to maintain a safe position but D Amato gets an underhook and turns Seleznyov into the cage.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato tries to work over Seleznyov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Seleznyov uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato misses with the head strike. #BC2#
D Amato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seleznyov.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Seleznyov avoids it well.
D Amato blocks a head kick by Seleznyov. #T3#
Seleznyov throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.#CL#
Seleznyov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seleznyov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from D Amato.
Seleznyov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Seleznyov misses with the head strike.
Seleznyov is trying to maintain a safe position but D Amato gets an underhook and turns Seleznyov into the cage.
Seleznyov misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato working aggressively here.
D Amato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seleznyov misses with the head strike.
D Amato lands a body shot in the clinch.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seleznyov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seleznyov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seleznyov stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
D Amato can't find room to land a body shot as Seleznyov controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Seleznyov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seleznyov. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Seleznyov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seleznyov throws out the jab.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Seleznyov avoids it well.
Seleznyov is looking to counter with a body kick.
D Amato checks a low kick from Seleznyov.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
Seleznyov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seleznyov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seleznyov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seleznyov connects with a right hand. D Amato shakes it off.
D Amato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roberto Seleznyov's cut.
That's time! Seleznyov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seleznyov moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Seleznyov motions for D Amato to come forward. Seleznyov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seleznyov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato throws a hook but Seleznyov blocks it.
Seleznyov throws a leg kick that is checked
and D Amato counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by D Amato.
Seleznyov moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
Seleznyov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato slips a jab from Seleznyov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seleznyov.
Seleznyov lands a body shot.
D Amato tests Seleznyov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Seleznyov is out of range.
Seleznyov defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Seleznyov lands an overhand right.
Seleznyov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
D Amato lands a body shot.
Seleznyov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seleznyov.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seleznyov.
Seleznyov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and D Amato duly obliges.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. Seleznyov should have avoided that one.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seleznyov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seleznyov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seleznyov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Seleznyov's head but Seleznyov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seleznyov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Roberto Seleznyov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right-left combo lands from Seleznyov.
D Amato tests Seleznyov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seleznyov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Seleznyov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Seleznyov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from D Amato.
Seleznyov drops his hands momentarily and D Amato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Seleznyov is rocked!
Seleznyov slips under a jab.
Seleznyov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seleznyov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
D Amato cracks Seleznyov with an open hand slap.
Oh Seleznyov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seleznyov seems to have got his legs back now.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seleznyov manages to avoid it.
Seleznyov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Seleznyov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seleznyov takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Roberto Seleznyov's cut is getting worse.
D Amato throws the left hand but Seleznyov avoids the punch easily.
D Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Seleznyov slips the punch.#T3#
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
Seleznyov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Seleznyov is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
D Amato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Seleznyov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Seleznyov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seleznyov just misses with a punch to the body.
Seleznyov lands a body shot.
Seleznyov connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid body kick from Seleznyov.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seleznyov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seleznyov.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seleznyov. #T4#
Seleznyov tries to land a leg kick but D Amato saw it coming and moves away.
D Amato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seleznyovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seleznyov throws out the jab.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Seleznyov.
D Amato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seleznyov misses with a body shot.
Seleznyov scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Seleznyov is just out of range.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Seleznyov's body.
D Amato works Seleznyov's body with a nice hook.
Seleznyov staying out of range there.
D Amato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Seleznyov.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
Seleznyov misses with a hook to the body
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael D Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got D Amato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!
Post fight, Michael D Amato took to the microphone: 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.

Event: AD375: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Yano misses its intended target.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Yano scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Yano misses
letting D Amato counter with a right hand.
Yano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Yano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. D Amato was covering up waiting for the punch and Yano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
D Amato trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Yano works over D Amato with some ground and pound from guard.
D Amato looking to control.
D Amato trying to control the position here.
Yano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yano looking to sit in guard and control but D Amato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
D Amato tries to stand but Yano is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Yano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! D Amato escapes and throws Yano's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
D Amato tries to stand but Yano controls the position and pulls D Amato into his guard. #SUB#
Yano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yano looking to hit a scissor sweep but D Amato is one step ahead there.
Yano throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yano working a defensive guard here.
Yano 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.#SUB#
D Amato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Amato has managed to get both his arms back between Yano's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2#
D Amato gets to his feet - Yano follows without any prompting.
Yano tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yano misses with a combination
enabling D Amato to counter with a crisp jab.
Yano misses with a right hand
and Yano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Koji Yano has been cut.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Yano avoids it well.
Yano throws a quick counter kick to the body but D Amato avoids it.
Yano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Yano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts D Amato, as that shot connected.
D Amato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Yano misses with a kick to the body.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from D Amato! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Yano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Yano throws a head kick that misses.
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for D Amato.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Yano counters with a right hand to the body.
D Amato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yano tries for a takedown but D Amato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
D Amato throws a right hand that misses
and Yano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
D Amato connects with a right hand. Yano shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koji Yano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Yano moves into the clinch.
Yano has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato working hard to break the clinch.
Yano tries to pull guard but D Amato holds him up against the cage and eventually Yano drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
D Amato breaks the clinch.
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yano to counter with a crisp jab.
Yano walks into a straight right hand from D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - Yano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Yano's body.
Yano misses with a straight right. #T1#
Yano tried to score with a low kick but D Amato checks it.
Yano scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Yano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Yano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
D Amato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
It looked like Yano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from D Amato.
Yano throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Yano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yano there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Koji Yano's cut is getting worse.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yano.
D Amato misses with a hook to the body
and Yano counters with an outside leg kick.
D Amato's corner calls for a 1-2. D Amato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yano tries to clinch but D Amato is having none of it.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Yano avoids it with no problem.#T2#
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Yano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yano doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato throws a jab when Yano was well out of range.
Yano ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Yano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
D Amato throws a jab when Yano was well out of range.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yano misses with a lunging right hand
letting D Amato counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! D Amato has knocked Yano down with a huge combo! D Amato steps away and waves a wobbly Yano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Yano is rocked!
D Amato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Yano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
D Amato blocks a head kick by Yano. #T3#
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from D Amato as Yano shoots in.
Yano seems to have got his legs back now.
Yano ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Yano throws a head kick that misses.
Yano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as D Amato sprawls well. D Amato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yano gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Yano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yano tries to move into range but D Amato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
Koji Yano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yano tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Yano's shoulder, as Yano tries to avoid the shot.
Yano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Yano tries to clinch up
and D Amato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yano takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Yano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming D Amato to the mat! D Amato manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato pulls Yano in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koji Yano's cut.
That's time! Yano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yano is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yano.
Yano throws a head kick that misses.
D Amato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Yano.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Yano.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Yano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yano misses with a leg kick.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
D Amato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato connects with a body shot.
D Amato misses the jab.#T2#
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Yano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Yano.
Yano tries to clinch but D Amato moves away
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato lunges at Yano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yano's hand.
D Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
D Amato lands with a shot to the body.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
Yano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yano. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Yano knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Yano misses with a left hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
D Amato lands a left and a right that send Yano crashing to the mat, dazed. D Amato thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
Jeez, Koji Yano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Yano throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yano slips under a jab.
Yano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and D Amato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Koji Yano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael D Amato!
An intense looking Michael D Amato took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.

Event: AD369: Fire and Blood
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Boycheck throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
Boycheck misses with a head kick.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boycheck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
Boycheck throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boycheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
D Amato misses with a two punch combination.
Boycheck misses with a hook.
D Amato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boycheck tries to clinch there but D Amato circles away.
D Amato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Boycheck does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato slips under a jab from Boycheck.
D Amato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
Boycheck throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for D Amato. That snapped Boycheck's head back. #ROC#
Boycheck is rocked!#KD#
D Amato lands a big uppercut and Boycheck crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boycheck looks OK. D Amato waves Boycheck back to his feet!
Boycheck is still on wobbly legs! Can D Amato finish him?#T1#
Nice body punch from D Amato.
OH! Boycheck has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! D Amato smells blood and charges in for the finish! D Amato unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Boycheck sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael D Amato!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.

Event: AD366: A Golden Crown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
D Amato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
D Amato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and D Amato counters with a left to the body.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
D Amato punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a right hand #CL2#
and D Amato counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
D Amato blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
D Amato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. D Amato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as D Amato controls the action.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, D Amato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
D Amato blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through D Amato's defenses.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
D Amato managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
D Amato lands with a right to the head.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but D Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Stan Hardy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
D Amato lands the left hand.
D Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with D Amato, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy is working D Amato over against the cage.
Hardy lands a right hand. #T1#
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Hardy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
D Amato lands a left hand.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
D Amato gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
D Amato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
Hardy blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Hardy lands a right hand. #T3#
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
D Amato blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Stan Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hardy blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as D Amato controls the action.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hardy.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body punch.
D Amato lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy prevents a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Hardy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy lands a jab to D Amato's midsection.
D Amato moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
D Amato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy connects with a right hand. D Amato shakes it off.
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
D Amato slips under a jab.
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amato misses the body punch
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
D Amato avoids a punch combination nicely.
D Amato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Hardy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hardy rushes D Amato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
Still in the clinch, D Amato scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
Hardy blocks a body shot from D Amato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as D Amato controls the action.
D Amato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
D Amato dodges an elbow strike from Hardy.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
D Amato lands an uppercut.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.#T4#
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stan Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 Amato lands a body shot.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amato tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
D Amato blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan Hardy.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Hardy!
Stan Hardy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Michael D Amato spoke after the fight, saying 'knock them out or get knock-out that's the way it goes he knock me out it happens better fighters than me have been kp'ed '.

Event: Ascension 353
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Nicolosi throws a right hand that misses
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicolosi.
D Amato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but D Amato avoids the damage to the body.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolosi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has D Amato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
D Amato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolosi lands an elbow inside that D Amato shrugs off.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolosi.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
D Amato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nicolosi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
D Amato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nicolosi scores a nice knee to the body.
D Amato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
D Amato working aggressively here.
D Amato tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it. #T2#
Nicolosi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicolosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from D Amato.
D Amato lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicolosi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi.
D Amato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
D Amato lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land. #T3#
D Amato dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
D Amato blocks an elbow strike.
Nicolosi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
D Amato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
D Amato is leaning against Nicolosi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
D Amato slowing the pace effectively.
Nicolosi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
D Amato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi crunches a lovely knee into D Amato's ribcage.
Nicolosi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
D Amato lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi gets through D Amato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Nicolosi has D Amato pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from D Amato.
Nicolosi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by D Amato as Nicolosi tries to tie him up.
D Amato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
Nicolosi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicolosi stalks D Amato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into D Amato's face. D Amato staggers backwards, shaken.
Nicolosi ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolosi misses the target.
D Amato's corner calls for a 1-2. D Amato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato slips a straight right by Nicolosi.#CL2#
Nicolosi instigates a clinch.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi. #T1#
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
D Amato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
D Amato lands a right hand.
D Amato pushes Nicolosi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
D Amato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi throws a head punch that misses.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi.
D Amato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolosi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
D Amato dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi pushes off an throws an elbow but D Amato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting D Amato here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but D Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi trying to land knees to the body.
Nicolosi pushes off an throws an elbow but D Amato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
D Amato digs a right hand into Nicolosi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolosi's gas tank.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow.
Nicolosi prevents a body shot from D Amato.
Nicolosi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicolosi has D Amato pushed against the cage.
Nicolosi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
Michael D Amato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
D Amato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolosi tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
Nicolosi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has D Amato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from D Amato as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato scores with a shoulder strike.
D Amato working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Nicolosi prevents a body shot from D Amato. #T4#
Nicolosi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolosi displaying some good clinch control by pressing D Amato up against the cage.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi being controlled against the cage.
D Amato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolosi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael D Amato's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolosi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
D Amato moves into range and clinches up with Nicolosi.
Nicolosi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolosi slows down the pace here.
Nicolosi throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolosi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nicolosi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nicolosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nicolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by D Amato as Nicolosi tries to tie him up. #T1#
Nicolosi pushes off an throws an elbow but D Amato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
D Amato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
D Amato cracks Nicolosi with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from D Amato.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but D Amato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Frank Nicolosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nicolosi trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside.
D Amato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolosi or not.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi.
D Amato blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato misses with some punches.
D Amato can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Nicolosi tries a knee to the head but D Amato blocks it.
D Amato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nicolosi lands with a right to the head.
Come on Nicolosi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nicolosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolosi tries to stall but D Amato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Nicolosi tries to stall but D Amato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolosi's elbow.
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi.
D Amato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolosi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
D Amato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nicolosi tries a body shot but D Amato blocks it.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but D Amato blocks it with crossed arms.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicolosi just misses with a elbow thrown towards D Amato's brow.
D Amato struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
D Amato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nicolosi lands with a left to the head.
Nicolosi scores with a shot to the side of D Amato's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolosi.
Nice elbow from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi.
D Amato blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Nicolosi.
Well D Amato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael D Amato!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.D.A what else is there to say !'.

Event: EPL Season 9 Final
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Amato wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Wallace finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. D Amato doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *Shrug* in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
D Amato slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace cracks D Amato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as D Amato sprawls well. D Amato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
Wallace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wallace moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Wallace looks for a takedown but D Amato sprawls well.
Michael D Amato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of D Amato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
D Amato tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
D Amato throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat.
Wallace throws a wild body kick that D Amato sees coming a mile off.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
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!
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like D Amato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace slips a jab from D Amato.#T3#
Wallace misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
Wallace throws a jab when D Amato was well out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook
and D Amato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! D Amato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and D Amato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. D Amato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Wallace shoots in and bounces D Amato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wallace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
D Amato managing to control the position.
D Amato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. D Amato is keeping the position for now.
D Amato keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
D Amato moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
D Amato connects with a body shot.
Russell Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace pushes D Amato away with a front kick.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato misses with a double jab. #T1#
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
D Amato moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace jabs at D Amato's body.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
D Amato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
D Amato tries to counter by clinching up but Wallace breaks away and moves out of range.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Wallace thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.#T2#
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wallace slips a jab from D Amato.
Wallace throws a series of punches but D Amato avoids them all with ease.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat.
D Amato misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
D Amato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but D Amato sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
D Amato's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace scores with a jab. D Amato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? D Amato is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, D Amato circles away and we're back to standing.
D Amato went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
D Amato walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Wallace working the ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, D Amato has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wallace wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by D Amato, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on Wallace's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wallace has control of an arm but D Amato manages to advance to Wallace's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from D Amato there as he acknowledges the shot.
D Amato takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming D Amato to the mat! D Amato manages to get full guard.
Wallace trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom.
D Amato working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but D Amato blocks nicely.
D Amato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russell Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
D Amato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Wallace content to stall in guard here.
D Amato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
D Amato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Russell Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wallace has control of D Amato's left arm, preventing D Amato from doing any damage.
D Amato stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Wallace has his hands on D Amato's head, controlling the position. #T3#
D Amato would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
D Amato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
D Amato wants to stand but Wallace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wallace is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
D Amato wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wallace scores with the left hand. D Amato knows he should have avoided that one.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed D Amato momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Wallace!
Russell Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Michael D Amato was interviewed post fight and said 'knock them out or get knock-out that's the way it goes he knock me out it happens better fighters than me have been kp'ed '.

Event: Ascension 344: Rebirth
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Gurgel ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato throws a jab when Gurgel was well out of range.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel tries to counter by closing the distance.
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gurgel counters with a nice uppercut.
Gurgel tries to work over D Amato's front leg with a kick but D Amato checks it.
Gurgel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Gurgel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gurgel.
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurgel.
Gurgel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with D Amato's elbow.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
Gurgel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurgel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
We've been informed that Gurgel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
D Amato misses with the head strike. #T1##BC#
D Amato breaks the clinch.
A big right from Gurgel misses.
Donk. D Amato catches Gurgel right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gurgel!
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato connects with a right hand. Gurgel shakes it off.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurgel manages to avoid it.
Gurgel looks to land a body kick but D Amato moved away.
Gurgel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Gurgel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gurgel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Gurgel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by D Amato as he checks the leg kick.
Gurgel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Gurgel moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Gurgel tries to clinch but D Amato is having none of it.
D Amato's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gurgel under the eye.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Gurgel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gurgel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but D Amato blocks it well.
Gurgel misses with a kick to the body
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato scores with a jab.
Gurgel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gurgel scores with a head kick. D Amato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
D Amato throws a hook but Gurgel avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gurgel!
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.#T3#
D Amato scores with a jab.
Gurgel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gurgel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurgel is just out of range.
Gurgel swings widly with a right hand
and D Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurgel tries to close the distance and clinch up but D Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
D Amato throws a body punch but Gurgel moves out of range.
Gurgel scores with a nice body kick.
D Amato throws a hook but Gurgel blocks it.
Gurgel throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Gurgel scores with a body shot.
D Amato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gurgel cracks D Amato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick by Gurgel misses
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurgel catches D Amato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel scores with the left hand. D Amato knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Gurgel.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurgel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gurgel connects with an inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gurgel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurgel is just out of range.
Gurgel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Gurgel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato lands with an overhand left.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gurgel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
That has opened up Joaozinho Gurgel's cut even more.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joaozinho Gurgel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joaozinho Gurgel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Gurgel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gurgel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gurgel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D Amato blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from D Amato. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurgel wants to counter the offense by D Amato and move into the clinch position.
Gurgel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
D Amato throwing a counter right hand but Gurgel manages to avoid it.
D Amato with a nice cross.
D Amato misses with a hook to the body
and Gurgel counters with a two punch combo.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato digs a good body shot into Gurgel's ribs.
Gurgel misses with a straight left.
Gurgel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gurgel avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Gurgel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
D Amato throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
The cut above Joaozinho Gurgel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gurgel ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gurgel.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurgel was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Gurgel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gurgel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gurgel looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurgel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurgel punishes D Amato's body with a nice straight punch.
D Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato takes a swing at Gurgel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurgel looks to land a left hand but D Amato moved out of range nicely.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
Gurgel throws a front kick aimed at D Amato's knee but D Amato avoids it well.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Gurgel misses
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
Joaozinho Gurgel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurgel moves away.
Gurgel cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gurgel throws a leg kick
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurgel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
D Amato takes a swing at Gurgel's ribcage but misses.
Gurgel falls off balance throwing a combination
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joaozinho Gurgel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael D Amato!
After the fight, Michael D Amato was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: APEX NINE
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
D Amato is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
D Amato is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on D Amato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now D Amato is on top in guard. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D Amato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... D Amato has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! D Amato reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! D Amato taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santiago Gracie!
A relieved looking Santiago Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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