Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
Amore thuds his right hand into Pentacost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentacost scores with a jab. Amore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pentacost lands a nice looking body shot.
Pentacost lands a nice shot that snaps Amore's head back.
Pentacost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pentacost takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore misses with a shot to the body
letting Pentacost counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentacost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amore doesn't seem bothered though.
Amore connects with a right hand. Pentacost shakes it off.
Amore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pentacost throws a hook but Amore avoids it easily.
Amore misses with an uppercut. Pentacost saw that one coming.
Pentacost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pentacost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Pentacost is rocked!#T1#
Pentacost tries to get into range but Amore steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Pentacost! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Amore scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makonnen Amore!

Event: USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Amore moves away from the strike by Vale.
Vale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Amore misses.
Vale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Amore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Good leg kick by Amore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale lands with a nice combination. Amore backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale misses the shot to the body.
Vale lands a nice shot that snaps Amore's head back.
Amore looks to land a left hand but Vale moved out of range nicely.
Amore swings for the body but Vale moves out of range. #T1#
A combination from Amore does no damage.
Amore throws a head kick that misses.
Vale 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.
Vale scores with a nice right hand.
Vale throws a shot from downtown. Amore moves away and avoids it.
Amore misses with a wild combination.
Amore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vale on the side of the head.
Vale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vale misses with a wild body shot.
Vale lands a slapping body shot.
Amore misses with a straight left.
Vale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vale's corner calls for a 1-2. Vale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vale misses with a double jab.
Vale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amore throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale counters with a stiff right hand.
Vale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Vale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vale looks to land a right hand but Amore moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amore, as that shot connected.
Vale misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Amore clinches.
Amore lands with a left to the head.
Vale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore prevents the takedown attempt.
Amore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Vale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale has Amore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Vale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amore has Vale pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Amore's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
Amore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vale.
Vale goes for a takedown attempt but Amore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale.
Vale staying out of range there.
Vale appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amore blocks a jab.
Vale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Amore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
Vale throws a leg kick that misses.
Amore slips a jab from Vale.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amore connects with a body shot that sends Vale's belly button to the back.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Amore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Amore.
Vale works the jab nicely.#T4#
Amore thumps Vale with a low kick.
Vale throws a poor cross that misses
and Amore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amore walks into a left hand.
Vale with a jab.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Amore throws a big shot that misses.
Vale misses with a straight right.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Vale swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
Amore misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vale was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amore scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale defending well as Amore loads up on a big left hand.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amore tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
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#
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Vale.
Amore jabs Vale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Amore ducks down to avoid it.
Vale looks to land a right hand but Amore moved out of range.
Amore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Vale misses with a straight right.
Vale looks to score with a jab to the body but Amore is just out of range.
Vale scores with a sloppy right hand. Amore should have avoided that one.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Simon Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale throws a big shot that misses.
Amore wants to counter the offense by Vale and move into the clinch position.
Vale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Vale scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Vale misses.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amore. #T1#
Vale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amore checks a leg kick.
Amore feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vale.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vale staying out of range there.
Vale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amore backs up against the cage.
Amore walks into a jab.
Amore tries to clinch up.
Vale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amore can do to turn this around?
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Vale.
Vale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
Amore misses with an uppercut. Vale saw that one coming.
Vale misses with an uppercut. Amore saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amore.
Amore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
Amore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Amore takes one on the button.
Vale avoids the head kick by Amore.
Vale misses the jab.
Vale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale throws a nice looking combination but Amore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amore wants to slow Vale down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amore. #T3#
Vale blocks the body kick.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale throws a leg kick
and Amore counters with a nice body kick.
Vale catches Amore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Vale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Vale lands with an uppercut that bounces Amore off the cage and back into range.
Vale with a hook.
Amore misses with a lunging right hand
and Vale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amore throws a series of strikes that have Vale backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
Vale motions for Amore to come forward. Vale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Vale.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Amore throws a body shot but no joy.
Amore throws a hook but Vale blocks it.
Vale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vale to score with a decent uppercut.
Amore scoring well with a low kick there.
Amore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amore throws a head kick but Vale moves out of range.
Vale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Amore throws out a loose jab but Vale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale misses with a hook.
Vale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amore.
Vale takes one on the button.
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 Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale. That's going to slow Amore down.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amore.
Vale slips under a jab from Amore.
Amore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale.
Amore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Amore ducks down to avoid it.
Vale works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale misses with a hook
and Amore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Vale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amore.
Amore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Vale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amore scrambles back to his feet.
Amore moves away from the strike by Vale.
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Vale throws a series of strikes that have Amore backpedaling.
Vale swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
Amore misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vale to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Amore thumps Vale with a low kick.
Amore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale. Vale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale throws a poor cross that misses
and Amore counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Vale moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Amore 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.
Vale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amore punishes Vale's body with a nice straight punch.
Amore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vale will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amore throws a low kick but Vale avoids it.
Amore throws the left hand but Vale avoids the punch easily.
Vale misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Amore.
Amore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale thows a leg kick but Amore checks it #CL2#
and Amore counters by moving into the clinch.
Amore works on Vale's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Amore.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land. #T3#
Amore digs a right hand into Vale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vale's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Amore.
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amore misses with a body punch.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vale takes a shot to the head.
Simon Vale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Amore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amore lands a nice shot to the body.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Vale avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow. #T4#
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore scores with a hook to the body.
Amore has Vale pressed against the cage.
Amore misses with a punch on the inside.
Amore lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
Amore working aggressively here.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Vale controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amore.
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makonnen Amore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amore misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Vale!
Simon Vale made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.

Event: USFC 143
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Jab by Bresnar.
Bresnar looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Bresnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amore in his tracks.
Amore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amore drops his hands momentarily and Bresnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Bresnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Amore's guard.#ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Amore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
Amore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar is in close to Amore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amore is controlling Bresnar's posture.
Bresnar scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Amore controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Bresnar with a nice head shot there.
Bresnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Amore blocks nicely.
Amore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bresnar postures up in Amore's guard and throws a big left but Amore blocks it. #SUB2#
Amore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bresnar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amore trying to keep a closed guard but Bresnar is proving a slippery customer.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar dives in and grabs Amore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amore pushes down on Bresnar's head and hops out.
Amore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bresnar counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Bresnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bresnar ducks under a wild hook from Amore.
Amore throws a head kick but Bresnar moves out of range.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Amore.
A jab from Bresnar misses.
A slow jab from Amore misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bresnar misses its intended target.
Amore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bresnar with a body shot.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
Amore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bresnar thuds a left hand into Amore's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Amore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Bresnar shoots for a takedown but Amore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bresnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Amore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bresnar wants to break free but Amore has control.
A short right from Amore 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!
Amore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Amore lands a big head kick that sends Bresnar tumbling to the mat! Amore takes a step backwards and waves Bresnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar misses with a hook. Amore ducked under it nicely.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Bresnar steps away.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bresnar darts in looking for a takedown but Amore gets double underhooks and turns Bresnar into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Bresnar blocks a head kick by Amore.
Amore thuds a left hand into Bresnar's body.
Amore cracks a nice hook into Bresnar's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Makonnen Amore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar'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#
Amore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bresnar.
A big left from Bresnar misses.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amore wants to counter with a clinch but Bresnar pushes him away.
Amore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bresnar rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
Amore gets caught napping as Bresnar dives in and scores a takedown. Amore manages to retain guard.
Amore has his hands on Bresnar's head, controlling the position.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Amore is trying to keep Bresnar in close.
Amore controlling the position.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amore throws a leg kick which misses Bresnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Bresnar tries to avoid it.
Amore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lock Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bresnar has closed the distance and engaged Amore in a clinch.
Amore lands with a right to the head.
Bresnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bresnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Amore.
Amore is trying to stall.
Amore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amore scores with a shot to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar is working for takedown but Amore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amore swings wildly with an uppercut but Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bresnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bresnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Amore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 body punch from Amore - that landed with a thud.
Amore misses with a body punch.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards. #T3#
Bresnar misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bresnar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Amore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bresnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amore trying to control the position.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar 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.
Amore controlling the position.#T4#
Amore looking to control.
Amore has control of Bresnar's left arm, preventing Bresnar from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bresnar scores with punches from side control.
Bresnar working away.
Bresnar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Amore is looking for a sweep.
Bresnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bresnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Amore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lock Bresnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bresnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amore.
Amore throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore lands with a nice body kick.
Bresnar is looking to clinch but Amore is avoiding it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Amore.
Bresnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bresnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Amore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bresnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bresnar's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amore.
Amore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Amore. #T1#
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a shot to the body.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore tries a body shot but Bresnar blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amore.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Bresnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amore pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amore.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bresnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
A big right from Amore misses.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bresnar takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore lands a head kick. Bresnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amore defends it nicely.
Amore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Bresnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amore chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amore as he jumps to the side.
Amore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore pushes Bresnar away with a front kick.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore tries a quick counter leg kick but Bresnar is wise to it.
Amore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bresnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amore counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bresnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Amore, which made it look bad.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Amore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bresnar at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bresnar.
Amore lands a nice shot that snaps Bresnar's head back.
Makonnen Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bresnar.
Amore jabs Bresnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amore throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Amore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makonnen Amore!

Event: USFC 138
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Vale wants to clinch
and Amore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Amore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vale.#CL#
Vale rushes Amore and presses him up against the cage.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore pushes Vale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amore is working Vale over against the cage.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale controls his hands.
Amore blocking some punches.
Vale lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Amore.
Vale lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Amore.
Vale struggles to land a body shot inside as Amore controls his hands.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale controls his hands.
Amore lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Amore.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
Amore digs a right hand into Vale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vale's gas tank.
Vale is breathing heavily.
Amore lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Amore controlling the action here for a moment.
Amore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amore tries a body shot but Vale blocks it.
Nice body punch from Amore.
Amore content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amore digs a right hand underneath Vale's ribcage. Vale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale misses with a punch on the inside.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale misses with a body punch.
Amore lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
Vale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a shoulder strike.
Amore lands with a right to the head.
Vale is trying to drag Amore to the mat but Amore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Amore lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Amore.
Amore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amore is stalling here.
Amore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vale or not.
Good body shot from Amore.
Amore is working Vale over against the cage.
Amore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Amore cracks Vale with a nice body shot.
Amore tries a body shot but Vale blocks it.
Amore lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore is leaning against Vale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow. #T3#
Vale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale goes for a takedown attempt but Amore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amore scores with a push kick.
Amore tests Vale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
Amore lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Amore.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore scores with a hook to the body. Vale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Amore! Vale is backing up but he can't get away as Amore lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vale and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Makonnen Amore!

Event: USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Amore takes a swing at Zuma's ribcage but misses.
Zuma misses with a body shot.
Zuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amore throws out a counter right but Zuma avoids it with no problem.
Zuma tries to clinch but Amore is having none of it.
Amore lands a glancing blow to the side of Zuma's head.
Amore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore feints and then cracks Zuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zuma down.
Amore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Zuma closes the distance and clinches.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zuma lands a shot to the body.
Amore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zumas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Amore uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Amore effectively controlling the action here.
Amore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zumas head. #T1#
Amore is stalling here.
Zuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore lands a right hand.
Zuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zuma.
Zuma blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zuma fails to land.
Zuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuma working aggressively here.
Amore blocks a body shot from Zuma.
A body shot lands from Amore.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuma backwards.
Amore lands a right hand.
Zuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amore tries a body shot but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Amore scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuma controls his hands.
Good body shot from Zuma.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zuma.
Zuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Zuma tries a body shot but Amore blocks it.
Amore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amore throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zuma.
Zuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amore looks winded!
Zuma works on Amore's body with a couple of short punches.
Zuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amore backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuma.
Zuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zuma scores with a shoulder strike.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Amore controls the action.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma tries to throw a body punch but Amore avoids it by throwing Zuma back against the cage.
Zuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Zuma. #T3#
A body shot lands from Zuma.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuma lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Zuma.
A short right from Zuma. #ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Zuma digs a right hand into Amore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amore's gas tank.
Zuma lands with a right to the head.
Amore is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuma finish him?
Zuma dips a shoulder and cracks Amore with a mighty uppercut! Amore falls back against the cage and Zuma unloads with a barrage of strikes! Amore is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zuma screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Amore does no damage.
A big left from Amore misses.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Amore slips a jab and a cross from Force.
A big left from Amore misses.
Force misses with a hook.
Force drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amore throws a low kick, looking for Force's leg but Force calmly moves out of range.
Force definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Force thows a leg kick but Amore checks it #CL2#
and Amore counters by clinching up.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force is working Amore over against the cage.
Amore looks winded!
Amore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Force lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Force on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force slowing the pace effectively.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amore works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Force lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Force.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Amore to his knees! Force keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Force!
Our winner, Nick Force, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Amore as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Pulu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amore's guard.#SUB#
Pulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Amore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pulu has Amore in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Amore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amore takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Amore 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.
Pulu wants to slow Amore down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulu looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Amore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulu lands with a shot to the body.
Amore defending well as Pulu loads up on a big left hand.
Pulu throws a leg kick
and Amore counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range. #T1#
A jab from Pulu misses.
Pulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulu drops his hands momentarily and Amore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulu.
Pulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Pulu lands.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore stuffs the takedown.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulu misses with a head kick.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Pulu moves out of range easily.
Amore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulu. Pulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Amore looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Pulu is looking to slow Amore down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Amore.
Amore lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Amore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pulu throws a wild body kick that Amore sees coming a mile off.
Amore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Amore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pulu misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Pulu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Pulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Pulu seems to be looking for submissions.
Pulu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amore trying to hold on to Pulu's head to control him but Pulu postures up. #SUB#
Pulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amore sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pulu is working for a kimura here but Amore manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pulu's guard. #T4#
Amore preventing the sweep.
Pulu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulu is on top in guard. #REVR#
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulu tries to free his leg and advance position but Amore is retaining full guard.
Pulu wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Pulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu'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#
Pulu scores with a jab to the head.
Pulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Pulu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulu.
A big left from Pulu misses.
Pulu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Amore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amore takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu is looking to clinch.
Amore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulu lands a body shot.
Amore is breathing heavily.
Pulu misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulu. #T1#
Good shot there by Pulu.
Amore lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amore can do to turn this around?
Amore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pulu swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amore! But no joy.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Pulu - just one landing.
Pulu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amore.
Pulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Amore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Pulu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amore to the ground. Pulu is now in Amore's guard.
Amore controls Pulu momentarily but Pulu frees himself.
Pulu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amore manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pulu has his foot on Amore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amore works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Pulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pulu working for submissions but it's allowed Amore to get to half guard.
Pulu is trying to maintain the position but Amore is very close to passing his half guard.
Amore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pulu is trying to maintain the position but Amore is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Pulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pulu tries to get to full guard but Amore has control of the leg.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.
Amore wants to control from the top but Pulu keeps moving. #SUB#
Pulu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Pulu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pulu wants to sweep here but Amore controlling him for the moment.
Pulu controls Amore momentarily but Amore frees himself.
Amore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pulu is looking for a triangle but Amore pushes his legs off easily.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Amore controlling from the top position.
Amore slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Pulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maki Pulu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Amore tenderised Pulu's leg. Pulu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amore.
Pulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amore.
Pulu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amore misses with a body kick.
Pulu lands a high kick!
Pulu misses with a hook
and Amore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Pulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulu thuds his right hand into Amore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amore scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulu feints and then cracks Amore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amore down.
Amore misses with a looping right.#T1##TD#
Pulu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amore to the ground. Pulu is now in Amore's guard.
Amore keeping full guard, as Pulu tries to pass.
Pulu pushes down on Amore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pulu content to control rather than advance.
Amore tries to get to full guard but Pulu has control of the leg. #T2#
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Amore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but Amore defending well.
Amore wants to control but Pulu is keeping busy.
Amore is holding on to half guard well.
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Pulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amore is looking to control Pulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amore avoid being mounted?
Pulu wants to free his trapped foot but Amore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulu wants to control but Amore is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amore scores with a body shot.
Pulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Amore as Pulu shoots in.
Amore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Amore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulu with a hook.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulu steps away.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Makonnen Amore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki Pulu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Pulu moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Pulu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Pulu!
Maki Pulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Amore drives through and clinches with Hika against the cage. #BC#
Hika breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hika throws a lazy uppercut
and Amore counters with a low kick, right behind Hika 's knee.
Hika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Hika misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Amore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hika scores with a kick to the body.
Hika fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hika misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Amore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Hika drops Amore with a beautiful combination! Amore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hika is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Makonnen Amore has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hika throws a nice looking combination but Amore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Hika looks to land a body kick but Amore moved away.
Amore counters with a body kick.
Amore misses the jab.#KD#
Hika cracks Amore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hika has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amore to stand back up!#ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Hika throws a body shot but no joy.
Amore throws a fast counter high kick but Hika manages to duck under it in time.
Hika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Amore looks winded!
Hika swinging wildly here.
Hika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amore misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Hika as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hika takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore moves in looking to clinch but Hika pushes him off.
We've been informed that Amore 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.
Amore throws an overhand right that lands on Hika's shoulder, as Hika tries to avoid the shot.
Hika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hongi Hika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hika throws a solid leg kick but Amore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hika.
Hika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Amore sprawling to the canvas! Amore rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
Amore is still on wobbly legs! Can Hika finish him?
Amore is holding his hands too far apart here. Hika throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amore is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Amore throws a hook to the side of Yasumi's head but Yasumi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yasumi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yasumi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yasumi throws a fast counter high kick but Amore manages to duck under it in time.
Amore clobbers Yasumi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasumi manages to avoid it.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Amore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Amore misses with a low kick as Yasumi jumps back.
Amore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Amore avoids it easily.
Amore misses with a body shot.
Yasumi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Amore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yasumi in his tracks.
A low kick from Amore is predictable there
and Yasumi counters with a big head kick but Amore shrugs it off.
Amore scores with a nice head shot.
Amore lands a leg kick that knocks Yasumi off balance momentarily.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amore cracks Yasumi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amore 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 Yasumi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yasumi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A jab from Amore does it's job there.
Amore misses with a low kick as Yasumi jumps back.
Yasumi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yasumi avoids the head kick by Amore.
Amore delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amore lands a head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Amore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yasumi's head backwards.
Amore connects with a leg kick. Yasumi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amore throws a push kick but Yasumi slaps the foot to one side.
Amore throws out a leg kick but Yasumi moves out of range and Amore only half commits.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amore defends it well.
Amore cracks Yasumi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Yasumi avoids the body shot from Amore.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Amore throws a front kick aimed at Yasumi's knee but Yasumi avoids it well.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Amore misses with a hook #TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yasumi is trying to control. Amore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amore is looking for a sweep. Yasumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yasumi is looking to take a break and control but Amore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amore is looking to improve his position.
Amore trying to control from the bottom.
Yasumi is trying to control. Amore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Amore controlling the position well.
Amore tries to get to full guard but Yasumi has control of the leg.
Amore is not content to let Yasumi control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yasumi moves out of range of the body kick.
Yasumi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Amore misses with a leg kick
and Yasumi counters with a stiff right hand.
Amore misses with a hook
and Yasumi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T6#
Amore throws a lazy head kick
and Yasumi counters with a right hand to the body.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amore throws a right and a left that Yasumi avoids nicely.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amore throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yasumi controlling from the top position. #T7#
Amore looking to control.
Yasumi wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Yasumi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yasumi trying to control but Amore is working from the bottom.
Yasumi throwing strikes from guard but Amore blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yasumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Amore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yasumi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amore throws a body punch but Yasumi moves out of range.
Yasumi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Yasumi blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yasumi blocks the low kick.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Amore avoids it easily.
A cross from Amore lands.
Amore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yasumi's head.#T9#
Amore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasumi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yasumi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amore throws a hook but Yasumi blocks it.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amore defends it well.
Amore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yasumi checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amore misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makonnen Amore dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Amore wants to clinch.
Yasumi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yasumi has time to react.
Amore thows a body kick. Yasumi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amore scores with a sloppy right hand. Yasumi should have avoided that one.
Amore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yasumi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makonnen Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Amore looks to throw the jab but Yasumi is out of range.
Yasumi avoids the head kick by Amore.
Yasumi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Amore.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amore defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amore.
Amore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yasumi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yasumi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Amore scores with the left hand. Yasumi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yasumi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makonnen Amore is winning the standup battle so far.
Amore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yasumi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasumi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Amore throws a leg kick but Yasumi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Yasumi tries to counter it with a takedown but Amore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yasumi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amore misses with a leg kick
enabling Yasumi to counter with a crisp jab.
Amore throws a looping overhand right but Yasumi ducks down to avoid it.
Yasumi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amore defends it well.
Amore moves in looking to clinch but Yasumi pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Yasumi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T5#
Amore 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.
Amore lands a slapping body shot.
Yasumi needs to keep his hands up - Amore had a free shot at his head there.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Yasumi moved out of range.
Amore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yasumi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T6#
Yasumi checks a low kick from Amore.
Amore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yasumi can do to turn this around?
Yasumi walks into a straight right hand from Amore.
Yasumi slips under a jab.
Amore lands with a hook. Yasumi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yasumi moves out of range as Amore strikes.
Yasumi feints the counter takedown.
Yasumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amore.
Yasumi throws a big counter head kick but Amore avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Amore misses with a low kick.
Amore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasumi was well out of range. Poor timing from Amore.
Amore 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.
Amore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yasumi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yasumi slips under a jab.
Amore scores with a nice body kick. #T8#
Amore throws an overhand right that lands on Yasumi's shoulder, as Yasumi tries to avoid the shot.
Yasumi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Amore looks to land a left hand but Yasumi moved out of range nicely.
Amore just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasumi with the counter takedown but Amore avoids it easily.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katsuya Yasumi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amore misses with a body shot. #T9#
Amore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amore looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Yasumi counters with a shoot takedown. Amore fights it but they end up in guard.
Yasumi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yasumi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amore continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amore 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Makonnen Amore!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Makonnen Amore!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Makonnen Amore!

Makonnen Amore wins by unanimous decision!
Katsuya Yasumi was interviewed post fight and said 'Tokiniwa jinsei wa suimasu'.

Event: GKNY 77 - Gumption v Mencken
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amore throws a head kick but Short moves out of range.
Short loads up on a big right hand but Amore slips the punch.
Amore throws a head kick but Short moves out of range.
That kick from Amore tenderised Short's leg. Short is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Short circles away from the clinch attempt.
Short connects with a single shot there.
Short takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Short ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Short throws an off balance right hand
and Amore counters with a body kick that stops Short in his tracks momentarily.
Short throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Short connects with a body shot.
Amore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amore thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Short scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Short fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.#T1#
Amore misses with a combination
and Short counters with a nice uppercut.
Short missing with a left hand there. Amore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Short just manages to avoid it.
Short throws an overhand right that lands on Amore's shoulder, as Amore tries to avoid the shot.
Amore throws a counter high kick but Short was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Short.
Amore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Short scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Short. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Short.
Amore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amore thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Short misses with a body shot.
Amore tries to clinch up but Short circles away and keeps his distance.
Short throws a hook but Amore blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amore throws out a loose jab but Short uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amore moves away from the strike by Short. #T2#
Short misses with a straight left.
Amore staying out of range there.
Short throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Short throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Short jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amore avoids the body shot from Short.
Amore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Short misses.
Short lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amore with a nice cross.
Kevin Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amore is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Short.
Amore tries a head kick but it misses.
Amore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Short swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Amore.
Short throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Short swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amore scores with a punch to the head.
Short gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amore slips under a jab from Short.
Amore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Short swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Short takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Amore lands but Short takes it in his stride.
Short with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Short misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Amore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Short swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Amore to counter with a crisp jab.
Short is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Amore misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Amore.
Amore misses with a body kick.
Donk. Amore catches Short right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Short is rocked!
Amore lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Short - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Amore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Makonnen Amore!

Event: GKNY 71 - Cruz V Mencken
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Powell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amore sizes up Powell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Amore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Powell attempts a counter takedown but Amore avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Amore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell lands with a cross.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amore throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore misses with the head strike.
Amore working aggressively here.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Powell blocks a body shot from Amore.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amore scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head.
Amore throws a head punch that misses.
Amore's coach down at Outer Heaven Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Powell blocks a body shot from Amore.
Amore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Amore tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell.
Amore is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amore tries a body shot but Powell blocks it.
Powell tries a body shot but Amore blocks it.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Powell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Amore tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage. #TD#
Powell lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Amore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Powell forces Amore back against the cage and clinches.
Amore throws a head punch that misses.
Powell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amore backwards.
Powell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amore.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action. #TD#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Powell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell trying to control but Amore is working from the bottom.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Powell connects with a couple of short punches.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Amore has wrist control.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell postures up.
Amore wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Amore's brow. #T4#
Amore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amore controls Powell momentarily but Powell frees himself.
Powell content to stall in guard here.
Amore trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer.
Powell throws a strike but Amore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Amore controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Amore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powell on the side of the head.
Powell lands a jab to the nose.
Amore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Powell moves out of range easily.
Powell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amore lands with a right hand.
Powell misses the jab.
Amore shapes to counter with a head kick.
Powell lands a slapping body shot.
Amore lands a jab to Powell's midsection.
Powell throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amore.
Powell checks a leg kick.#CL#
Powell darts in and clinches Amore up against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Amore - that landed with a thud.
Amore struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Amore.
Powell goes for a takedown attempt but Amore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Powell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powell tries to clinch there but Amore circles away.
Amore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amore motions for Powell to come forward. Amore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Powell lands with a cross.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amore throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages 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!
Amore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.#TD#
Amore gets caught flat footed, as Powell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powell being controlled here momentarily.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powell throws a big elbow that misses.
Powell wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Amore is pulling down on Powell's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amore is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Powell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Amore misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Amore misses the target.
Powell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amore misses with a head kick.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amore tries to move into range but Powell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimi Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Amore circles away.
Amore throws a hook but Powell avoids it easily.
Powell checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Amore clinches.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Amore's ribcage. Amore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amore is breathing heavily.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amore throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell slips under a jab.
Powell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Powell misses with a hook. Amore ducked under it nicely.
Amore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Powell dominated that second round.
That's time! Powell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amore avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell avoids the head kick by Amore.
Powell lands a head shot.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Amore throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell avoids the body shot from Amore. #TD#
Powell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell is chipping away with strikes.
Amore is looking for a sweep.
Amore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Amore defending against the ground and pound.
Amore is trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control the action but Amore is working from the bottom.
Powell working the ground and pound.
Jimi Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell tries to score with some ground and pound. Amore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Powell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amore is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell with the ground and pound but Amore regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Amore trying to control here.
Amore is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Amore's temple. #ROC#
Amore is rocked!
Powell is thwarting Amore's attempts to control the position.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amore is still in real trouble! Can Powell finish him?#T3#
Powell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Amore is hurt! He's hurt bad - Powell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Amore from any more punishment! Congratulations to Powell! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
After winning the bout, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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