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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Amram moves into the clinch.
Amram wants to get back to striking at distance but Bartasz won't allow it.
Bartasz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amram's face.
Bartasz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartasz looking to throw knees to the head but Amram is blocking nicely.
Bartasz throws an elbow but it misses.
Amram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Amram is struggling to control the position.
Bartasz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bartasz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartasz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Bartasz has Amram up against the cage in a clinch.
Amram blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Bartasz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Amram drags the fight down to the ground.
Amram has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amram, who protects the arm well.
Amram tries to buck Bartasz off but Bartasz is having none of it.
Bartasz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amram some visible discomfort.
Amram is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bartasz trying to control the action but Amram is working from the bottom.
Amram wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bartasz working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Amram is rocked!#SUB2#
Bartasz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Amram takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Amram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartasz working the ground and pound but Amram is defending the strikes.
Amram seems to have got his legs back now.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Bartasz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bartasz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bartasz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to get an arm triangle but Amram is defending well.
Amram tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartasz cracks Amram with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Bartasz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amram rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Amram!
Bartasz looking to control.
Amram stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position.
Amram trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Amram tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lehel Bartasz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Amram fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bartasz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Amram!
Amram struggling a bit here.
Bartasz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amram tries to improve position but can't.
Amram is trying to buck Bartasz off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram is trying to get back to half guard.
Amram is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bartasz off and has taken his back!#T1#
Amram is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bartasz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Amram throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bartasz turns into Amram and is now in his guard.
Amram looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Amram keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Amram has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Amram looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bartasz has picked Amram up and slammed him! Amram can't keep hold of the triangle and Bartasz manages to pass to side control!
Amram manages to get back to half guard.
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Amram won't allow it.
Bartasz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehel Bartasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartasz stalling.
Bartasz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bartasz is looking to stall here but Amram recovers full guard.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Amram is controlling Bartasz's posture.#SUB#
Amram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Bartasz stands up from Amram's guard - Bartasz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amram connects with the punch.
Bartasz is looking to clinch but Amram is avoiding it.
#CL#
Amram takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartasz has Amram pressed against the cage, preventing Amram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Bartasz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartasz misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bartasz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartasz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amram after a bit of a struggle.
Bartasz misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartasz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bartasz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartasz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bartasz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amram can't break the clinch.
Bartasz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lehel Bartasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartasz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartasz blocks a head kick by Amram.
Amram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bartasz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartasz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amram pinned against the cage. Amram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amram looks for a takedown but Bartasz sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartasz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amram, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram tries to break the clinch but Bartasz is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bartasz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amram dives in and grabs Bartasz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bartasz pushes down on Amram's head and hops out.#T1#
Amram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Bartasz moves into the clinch successfully.
Amram avoids the elbow strike from Bartasz, against the cage.
Bartasz is trying to pull guard but Amram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lehel Bartasz.
Bartasz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amram is defending well for now.
Bartasz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartasz misses with a knee strike.
Amram is trying to break the clinch but Bartasz is controlling him.
Amram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartasz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amram fails to pull guard.
Bartasz tries to land a knee to the head but Amram blocks with his arms.
Amram is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartasz to keep the fight standing.
Bartasz slowing the pace effectively.
Bartasz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartasz throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartasz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amram's brow.
Bartasz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amram's efforts to push away.
Amram blocking some punches.
Bartasz misses with a knee to the head.
Amram is trying to force a seperation but Bartasz has the dominant position.
Amram is trying to push Bartasz away but Bartasz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartasz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amram is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartasz has double underhooks.
Bartasz throws an elbow that misses.
Amram working hard to break the clinch.
Amram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amram avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartasz.#T3#
Amram avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartasz.#TD#
Amram decides to pull guard.
Bartasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartasz throwing strikes from guard but Amram blocks nicely.
Bartasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Amram pulls Bartasz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amram trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Bartasz slips nicely into half guard.
Bartasz winds up and cracks Amram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bartasz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bartasz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bartasz slips a nice elbow through Amram's hands, connecting with Amram's forehead.#SUB2#
Bartasz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.
Ittai Amram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehel Bartasz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartasz is trying to control the action in half guard but Amram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehel Bartasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartasz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lehel Bartasz!
A very excited looking Lehel Bartasz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Aquila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aquila dives in for a single leg takedown but Amram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aquila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aquila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Aquila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to control but Aquila passes easily into half guard.
Aquila wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Aquila controlling the action here.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Aquila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquila. #SUB2#
Aquila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amram tries to kick Aquila off but Aquila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aquila thows a huge punch but Amram dodges it nicely.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila is nestled in close to Amram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Amram is not content to let Aquila control the position.
Aquila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquila is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aquila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is looking to improve his position.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amram shoots for a takedown but Aquila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aquila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aquila looking for a triangle here. Amram is fighting it but it looks tight! Aquila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amram is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Amram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giovanni is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Amram gets a clinch.
Giovanni letting Amram take a breather here.
Giovanni prevents a takedown attempt there.
Giovanni is working for takedown but Amram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
Amram is trying to break free.
Amram blocks a body shot from Giovanni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giovanni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amram as Giovanni tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Giovanni pulls guard.
Amram won't allow Giovanni to sweep him here.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovanni on the ground.#T1#
Giovanni is trying to control the position but Amram postures up.
Giovanni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Amram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giovanni. #ES#
Amram kicks Giovanni off and gets to his feet.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giovanni as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amram moves out of range of the leg kick from Giovanni.#TD2#
Giovanni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amram is trying to improve his position.
Giovanni trying to control the action but Amram is working from the bottom. #T2#
Giovanni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amram gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovanni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Giovanni missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Amram trying to control but Giovanni postures up.
Amram is not content to let Giovanni control the position.
Amram controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amram tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
Amram trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Amram clinches up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amram misses with a punch to the body.
Giovanni avoiding damage.
Amram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amram misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Giovanni closes the distance and pushes Amram back into the cage.#TD2#
Giovanni jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giovanni is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram looking for a sweep. Not yet Amram, not yet.
Amram is looking to stand back up but Giovanni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Amram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suman Giovanni will probably get the nod.
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#
Amram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Giovanni defends it nicely.
Amram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Giovanni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amram sprawls well initially but Giovanni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amram tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
Amram trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni working the head and body with strikes.
Amram is not content to let Giovanni control the position.#T1#
Giovanni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amram is positioning himself well to prevent Giovanni advancing to mount.
Giovanni is keen to just control but Amram is a slippery customer.
Amram manages to get to full guard.
Amram has a closed guard, preventing Giovanni from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giovanni advances position into side control!
Amram is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Giovanni asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Giovanni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giovanni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Amram is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Amram struggling a bit here.
Giovanni trying to control the action but Amram is working from the bottom.
Giovanni misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni wants to control but Amram is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amram is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Giovanni wants to stand up but Amram is controlling the position.
Amram tries to get to full guard but Giovanni has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Giovanni. No joy for Amram on that attempt.
Giovanni tries to clinch there but Amram circles away.
Giovanni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram is looking to clinch. #CL#
Amram clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suman Giovanni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Giovanni shoots in for a double leg but Amram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovanni avoids the head kick by Amram.
Amram throws a head kick that misses.
Amram shoots in for a takedown but Giovanni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amram tries for a takedown but Giovanni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Giovanni moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Giovanni lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Giovanni is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amram is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suman Giovanni!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Amram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giovanni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovanni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amram.
#CL#
Amram gets a clinch.
Giovanni has Amram pressed against the cage, preventing Amram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
Amram fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Giovanni counters by moving into the clinch.
Giovanni gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amram.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovanni looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni is trying to drag Amram to the mat but Amram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Giovanni should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short right from Amram. #T1#
Giovanni wants a takedown.
Amram is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Giovanni to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Amram manages to pull guard.
Giovanni controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Amram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Giovanni is aware though and is defending well.
Giovanni won't allow Amram to sweep him here.
Amram has momentary wrist control but Giovanni slips an elbow through the middle.
Giovanni postures up.
Amram wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Amram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giovanni is looking to stand up but Amram won't let him.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Giovanni from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Amram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amram is looking to control Giovanni's arms but Giovanni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amram has his back to the cage.
Amram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Giovanni.
#BC2#
Giovanni breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Amram. #CL#
Amram has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Amram tries to break free but Giovanni pushes him back against the cage.
Amram can't find room to land a body shot as Giovanni controls the action.
#BC2#
Giovanni breaks the clinch.
Giovanni misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Amram has managed to clinch.
Amram lands a body shot. #TD2#
Giovanni gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Giovanni wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amram tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
Giovanni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Amram regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Giovanni.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giovanni on the ground.
Giovanni forces his way into half guard.
Giovanni stops Amram from getting back to his feet.
Giovanni passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giovanni avoids the attempt from Amram to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suman Giovanni will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Giovanni throws a one two combo.
Amram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giovanni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amram misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Amram gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Giovanni lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram seems keen to control Giovanni's posture.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Giovanni from controlling successfully. #T1#
Amram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giovanni is controlling him. #SUB#
Amram is looking for a triangle here but Giovanni uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Giovanni tries to stand but Amram is controlling his head.
Amram is trying to get back to his feet.
Giovanni is looking to take a break and control but Amram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giovanni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amram is working hard here to advance position.
Giovanni happy to just control the position for now.
Giovanni tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Giovanni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Giovanni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amram counters with a series of strikes. Giovanni will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Giovanni fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amram sprawls well initially but Giovanni persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amram wants to control but Giovanni is keeping busy.
Amram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Giovanni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giovanni passes Amram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Giovanni in particular looking to stall.
Giovanni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amram!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram just holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Giovanni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Giovanni wants to clinch
and Amram counters with a left and a right that stings Giovanni.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amram.
Giovanni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Amram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Giovanni circles away.#CL#
Amram drives through and clinches with Giovanni against the cage.
Giovanni keeps control of Amram as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amram tries for a takedown but Giovanni manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giovanni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amram smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Giovanni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
It looks like Giovanni is going to stand back up.
Giovanni content to control rather than advance.
Amram manages to get to full guard.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Giovanni from controlling successfully.
Amram is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amram has his hands on Giovanni's head, controlling the position.
Amram wants to sweep here but Giovanni controlling him for the moment.
Giovanni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amram throws a nice looking combination but Giovanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giovanni is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Amram gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amram is trying to stall.
#T3#
Giovanni is trying to maintain a safe position but Amram gets an underhook and turns Giovanni into the cage.#TD2#
Amram is fighting off a takedown attempt but Giovanni is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Amram to the mat. Amram regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to stand up but Giovanni is controlling him.
Giovanni passes Amram's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giovanni wants to take a breather but Amram is having none of it.
Giovanni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giovanni is working away from the top position though.
Suman Giovanni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giovanni. #T4#
Amram tries to roll over but Giovanni keeps him under control.
Giovanni scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Giovanni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giovanni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Amram is refusing to be controlled, as Giovanni sits in half guard.
Giovanni is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ittai Amram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suman Giovanni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ittai Amram.
I think Giovanni 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 5
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Alejandro has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Alejandro .
Amram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amram wants it to stay on the feet.
Alejandro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alejandro swivels and escapes.
Amram slips a jab from Alejandro .
Amram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amram closes the distance and clinches up with Alejandro , looking for a takedown. Amram pushes Alejandro against the ropes but Alejandro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.#CL2#
Amram closes the distance and pushes Alejandro back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amram after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Amram drags the fight down to the ground.
Alejandro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Amram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Amram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alejandro stopping the sweep attempt from Amram.
Alejandro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alejandro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amram can't keep his opponent in guard - Alejandro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amram trying to control but Alejandro postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alejandro wants to get back to his feet.
Alejandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alejandro wants to take a breather but Amram is having none of it.
Alejandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Alejandro is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Amram shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3##CL#
Amram tries to keep at a distance but Alejandro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amram drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alejandro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Alejandro pulls guard.
Amram won't allow Alejandro to get back to his feet.
Alejandro has control of Amram's left arm, preventing Amram from doing any damage. #SUB#
Alejandro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amram passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alejandro wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Amram is thwarting Alejandro 's attempts to control the position.
Alejandro moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alejandro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Alejandro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Amram instigates a clinch.
Alejandro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amram can do to turn this around?
Amram is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Alejandro to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Amram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro moves forwards but Amram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Amram is having none of it.
Amram fails with a takedown attempt.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.#T1#
Amram looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amram wants it to stay on the feet.
Amram with a poor takedown
and Alejandro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alejandro misses with an uppercut. Amram saw that one coming.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Amram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amram throws a looping overhand right but Alejandro ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Amram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alejandro up against the ropes.
Alejandro tries to score a body lock takedown but Amram shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Amram just leaning against Alejandro , taking a breather.
Amram tries to score a body lock takedown but Alejandro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Amram. #BC#
Alejandro 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amram sprawls well. Amram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Amram is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Amram moves out of range.
Alejandro looks for a takedown but Amram sprawls well.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Alejandro .
Left hook, right uppercut from Alejandro .
Alejandro leaves Amram with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to counter by clinching up but Amram breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Amram. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Amram shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amram wants it to stay on the feet.
Amram shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amram is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Amram forces Alejandro back against the ropes and clinches.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amram just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Alejandro is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro has him pressed against the ropes.#T4#
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but Amram has him pressed against the ropes.
Amram tries to score a body lock takedown but Alejandro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Alejandro gets underhooks to prevent Amram's takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Amram holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Amram scores with a shot to the side of Alejandro 's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Amram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amram sprawls well. Amram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ittai Amram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amram throws a low kick but Alejandro moves out of range easily.
Amram misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro feinted with a counter takedown.
Alejandro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jessie Alejandro is winning the standup battle so far.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Amram throws a head kick that misses.
Amram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Alejandro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amram wants to clinch
and Alejandro counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram has a takedown stuffed.
Jessie Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.
Amram closes the distance and clinches up with Alejandro , looking for a takedown. Amram pushes Alejandro against the ropes but Alejandro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Amram tries to clinch but Alejandro moves out of range.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Amram doesn't manage to clinch there - Alejandro circles away.
Alejandro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amram pinned against the ropes. Amram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alejandro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro . #CL#
Alejandro rushes Amram and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Amram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amram wants to stall.
#BC#
Alejandro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amram but Amram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alejandro looks to land a body kick but Amram moved away.
Alejandro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amram wants to counter with a clinch but Alejandro pushes him away.
Alejandro motions for Amram to come forward. Alejandro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amram sprawls well. Amram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Amram closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Alejandro manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Amram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alejandro as Amram tries to tie him up.
Alejandro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amram working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Alejandro manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Amram closes the distance and pushes Alejandro back into the ropes.
Amram pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Amram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Amram darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the ropes.#BC2#
Amram breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ittai Amram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amram 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ittai Amram!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 4
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Subramaniam scores with a takedown into Amram's guard.
Amram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Subramaniam is controlling him.
Subramaniam advances to half guard.
Subramaniam content to control rather than advance.
Subramaniam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram wants to control but Subramaniam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Well, if Subramaniam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Subramaniam stops Amram from getting back to his feet.
Amram is controlling Subramaniam's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Subramaniam tries to stand and escape but Amram is controlling the position.
Amram trying to control here.
Subramaniam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Amram controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Subramaniam takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Subramaniam breaks from the clinch.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Subramaniam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amram on his heels. He'll look to pass Amram's guard now, I'm sure.
Amram wants to control the position but Subramaniam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Subramaniam tries to pass to full mount but Amram defends it.
Subramaniam trying to control from half guard but Amram is working away.
Still in half guard, Subramaniam seems content to control.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#T3#
Subramaniam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Amram has hold of Subramaniam's hands but Subramaniam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amram is refusing to be controlled, as Subramaniam sits in half guard.
Subramaniam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amram is looking to escape.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Subramaniam wants to work for an arm triangle but Amram is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amram is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amram slips a jab from Subramaniam.#TD#
Subramaniam looking to score a takedown here. Amram is defending well but Subramaniam drives through and ends up in Amram's guard.
Amram looking to control.
Amram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Subramaniam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Subramaniam darts in and clinches Amram up against the ropes.#TD#
Subramaniam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Subramaniam manages to end up in side control.
Subramaniam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Amram!
Subramaniam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amram tries to hold on but Subramaniam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam is looking to stand but Amram has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Subramaniam dominating with strikes here.
Subramaniam wants to control the pace but Amram is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Amram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Subramaniam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Subramaniam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Subramaniam trying to control but Amram is having none of it.
Subramaniam controlling the pace for now.
Amram tries to control the position but Subramaniam now has his back.
#T2##SUB#
Subramaniam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Amram is defending well though. Subramaniam let's go of the attempt for now.
Subramaniam avoiding Amram 's attempts to control his hands.
Amram is really stuck here.
Subramaniam tries to get the hooks in deep but Amram pushed the leg off.
Subramaniam controls the action.#SUB#
Subramaniam is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Amram has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Amram showing good submission defense here.
Subramaniam scores with punches and elbows.
Subramaniam is riding his opponent, not letting Amram buck him off.
Amram tries to escape the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amram trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Subramaniam looking to break Amram's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amram remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Subramaniam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Subramaniam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Subramaniam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeru Subramaniam dominated that second round.
That's time! Subramaniam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Amram throws a wild body kick that Subramaniam sees coming a mile off.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily.
Subramaniam stuffs the takedown attempt from Amram. Amram gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Subramaniam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Subramaniam controls the pace.
Subramaniam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amram can do to turn this around?
Amram has a closed guard, preventing Subramaniam from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Subramaniam is looking to stand up but Amram won't let him. #T1#
Amram working a defensive guard but Subramaniam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Subramaniam tries to stand but Amram is controlling his head.
Amram seems a little lost for a moment, as Subramaniam dominates the positioning.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Amram is controlling his arm.
Amram on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Subramaniam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amram tries to bench press Subramaniam off him but Subramaniam keeps the position.
Zeru Subramaniam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Subramaniam tries to stand but Amram is controlling his head. #T2##SUB#
Subramaniam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Subramaniam slows the pace down.
Amram is not content to let Subramaniam control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee asks Subramaniam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Subramaniam prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Amram stuffs the takedown.
Amram shoots in looking for a takedown but Subramaniam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Subramaniam misses its target.
Zeru Subramaniam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.
Amram wants to clinch up but Subramaniam keeps it at a distance.
Zeru Subramaniam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Subramaniam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Subramaniam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Subramaniam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Amram struggling a bit here.
Amram gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Subramaniam seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Subramaniam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amram is staying active underneath Subramaniam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Subramaniam is looking for a kimura but Amram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Subramaniam to get the leverage.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Amram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Subramaniam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Subramaniam lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeru Subramaniam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Subramaniam 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Agus shoots in looking for a takedown. Amram tries to sprawl out of it but Agus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Amram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Amram moves into the clinch.
Agus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amram smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Amram has Agus up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram is trying to maintain a safe position but Agus gets an underhook and turns Amram into the ropes.#TD2#
Agus jumps guard and drags Amram to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amram wants to get up but he can't break Agus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Amram trying to control but Agus is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Agus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amram defends it easily.
Agus has a closed guard, preventing Amram from standing up.
Agus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Agus controls Amram momentarily but Amram frees himself.
Agus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amram is controlling him.
Amram is looking to stand up but Agus won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amram throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Amram. #CL#
Amram rushes Agus and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Agus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amram uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Agus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES2#
Agus pushes Amram off and scrambles back to his feet.
Agus goes for a double leg but Amram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Amram continues to drive forward.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amram. #CL2#
Agus closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Agus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Amram goes for a double leg but Agus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Agus continues to drive forward.
Agus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amram.
Amram shoots for a double leg takedown but Agus sprawls well. He's pushed Amram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Amram as Agus shoots in.#CL2#
Amram tries to keep at a distance but Agus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amram smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Amram has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Agus pulls Amram into guard.
#T4#
Amram trying to control the position from guard on top but Agus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agus wants to sweep here but Amram controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Amram stands and steps away. Agus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Agus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amram.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agus.
Amram stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Agus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amram looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Agus tries to get set, Amram tries to push him back and clinch up but Agus manages to avoid the attempt.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.
Amram shoots in for a takedown but Agus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Agus has Amram up against the ropes in a clinch.
Agus tries to pull guard but Amram forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Agus fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus has Amram pressed against the ropes, preventing Amram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Agus tries for a takedown but Amram manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Amram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amram taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Amram drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amram after a bit of a struggle.
Agus is breathing heavily.
Amram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agus.
Agus taking a breather.
Amram is trying to drag Agus to the mat but Agus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Amram is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Agus pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Amram pulls guard successfully.
Agus wants to control from the top but Amram keeps moving. #T2#
Amram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Agus's guard. #REVR#
Amram throws a big right hand that misses.
Amram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agus is looking to sweep but instead, Amram has passed into half guard.
Amram wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agus keeps working.
Amram tries to stand and escape but Agus actually recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Agus is looking for a triangle but Amram pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amram with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agus is trying to keep Amram in close.
#ES2#
Agus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amram off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Agus shoots in but Amram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Agus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Agus tries to clinch up but Amram circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Amram.
Agus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Amram counters by moving into the clinch.
Amram wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amram changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Agus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amram fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Agus closes the distance and clinches up with Amram, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes Amram against the ropes but Amram circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Amram clinches up with Agus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Agus jumps guard but Amram stands there with Agus around his waist. Agus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ittai Amram dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Amram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amram wants to clinch up but Agus keeps it at a distance.
Agus dives in and grabs Amram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amram pushes down on Agus's head and hops out.
Amram pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Agus back to the ropes. Amram follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agus moves away.
Agus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Agus checks the leg kick.
Amram keeps the fight on the outside.
Amram swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Amram. No joy for Agus on that attempt.
Amram is looking for a counter combo.
Agus shoots in but Amram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Agus.#T1#
Agus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amram avoids it really well and circles away.
Amram thinks about countering with a head kick.
Agus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Amram clinches with his opponent.
Amram wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Amram as the two fighters clinch.
Amram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Agus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amram closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agus can do to turn this around?#T2#
Amram stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Amram moves into the clinch successfully.
Agus is trying to pull guard but Amram has him pressed against the ropes.
Amram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Agus wants a takedown but no success here.
Amram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amram is trying to break the clinch but Agus has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ittai Amram has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Agus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
Amram pulls guard.
Agus won't allow Amram to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amram is pulling down on Agus's head. It's preventing any offense from Agus, at least for the moment.
Amram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Agus controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Agus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agus has managed to get both his arms back between Amram's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Amram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amram misses with a head kick.
Amram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Amram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Amram sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Amram was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Amram throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ittai Amram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amram 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ittai Amram!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Giovanni clinches up with Amram and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Amram pulls guard successfully.
Amram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giovanni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Giovanni preventing the sweep.
Amram bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giovanni's guard. #REVB#
Amram stops Giovanni from standing up.
Amram stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giovanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giovanni has Amram pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giovanni wants to sweep here but Amram controlling him for the moment.
Amram throws a big elbow that misses.
Giovanni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Giovanni keeping full guard, as Amram tries to pass.
Amram slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Giovanni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amram manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Giovanni trying to control the position from guard on top but Amram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amram throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giovanni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Amram is proving hard to escape from.
Giovanni pushes down on Amram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giovanni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amram manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Amram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giovanni defends well.
Giovanni slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Giovanni trying to control the action but Amram is working from the bottom.
Well, if Giovanni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Giovanni wants to control but Amram is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amram misses with a takedown attempt - Giovanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amram lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Giovanni closes the distance and pushes Amram back into the cage.#T4#
Giovanni working aggressively here.
Amram tries to pull guard but Giovanni won't allow it.
Amram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giovanni prevents it.
Suman Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ittai Amram.
Amram is trying to pull guard but Giovanni has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amram dodges an elbow strike from Giovanni.
Giovanni can't find room to land a body shot as Amram controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Giovanni jumps into guard, dragging Amram to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram postures up in Giovanni's guard and throws a big left but Giovanni blocks it.
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 Suman Giovanni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Amram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Giovanni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giovanni pinned against the cage. Giovanni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Giovanni rushes Amram and presses him up against the cage.
Amram wants to get back to striking at distance but Giovanni won't allow it.
#TD#
Giovanni has hold of one of Amram's legs. Amram is fighting the takedown attempt but Giovanni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Amram wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Giovanni misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Amram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Giovanni gets control of Amram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Giovanni will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amram trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Giovanni pulls Amram in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giovanni is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Giovanni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giovanni has managed to get both his arms back between Amram's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Amram working for submissions but it's allowed Giovanni to get to half guard.
#T2#
Giovanni is stalling here. Amram is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Giovanni seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amram has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Giovanni gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amram wants to control but Giovanni is keeping him busy.
Giovanni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Giovanni controlling the position well. #T3##SUB2#
Amram seems to be working for a kimura but Giovanni defends the submission attempt.
Giovanni controlling the position well.
Giovanni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Giovanni.#SUB#
Giovanni looking for subs off his back but Amram has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giovanni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amram is just content to waste time from the top position. Giovanni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Amram from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Giovanni dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giovanni's waist but Giovanni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amram off to one side.
Amram shoots in but Giovanni avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Giovanni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Giovanni showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Giovanni is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Amram is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suman Giovanni!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Amram tries for a takedown but Brendan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Brendan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amram tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brendan is in Amram's guard.
Brendan passes into half guard.
Brendan is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brendan prevents Amram from improving his position.
Brendan controlling the action here.
Brendan tries to stand and escape but Amram is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan stops Amram from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Brendan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brendan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amram is not content to let Brendan control the position.
Amram wants to get back to his feet.
Brendan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Amram. #SUB2#
Amram is defending against the submission attempts here by Brendan.
Brendan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amram misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brendan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brendan trying to control but Amram is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Amram is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brendan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amram's guard. #SUB#
Amram looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Brendan wants to stand up but Amram is controlling the position.
Amram has hold of Brendan's hands but Brendan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Amram wants to control but Brendan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brendan wants to take a breather but Amram is having none of it. #SUB2#
Brendan is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brendan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brendan is working away from the top position though.
Brendan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brendan throws a push kick but Amram slaps the foot to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amram.
No luck for Amram with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Brendan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Brendan moves into the clinch.
Brendan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amram goes for a takedown attempt but Brendan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amram shoots in for a double leg but Brendan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Brendan clinches up against the ropes.
Brendan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amram pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Brendan jumps into guard, dragging Amram to the mat.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan trying to keep a closed guard but Amram is proving a slippery customer.
Amram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Amram won't allow Brendan to sweep him here.
Brendan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amram's guard. #REVB#
Brendan passes Amram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brendan prevents Amram from improving his position.
Brendan works his way into side control.
Brendan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Amram is not content to let Brendan control the position.
Amram seems a little lost for a moment, as Brendan dominates the positioning.
Brendan trying to control the position but Amram is working away. #T3#
Amram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brendan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amram keeps working.
Amram tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brendan easily slips into full mount!
Brendan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brendan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brendan controlling from mount.
Brendan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amram takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brendan wants to control the pace but Amram is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Brendan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Amram throws a right and a left that Brendan avoids nicely. #TD2#
Brendan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amram has a closed guard, preventing Brendan from standing up.
Mohamed Brendan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brendan wants to control from the top but Amram keeps moving. #SUB#
Amram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Amram wants to stand but Brendan is controlling the position. #T1#
Brendan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brendan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Amram working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brendan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brendan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brendan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amram being controlled here, momentarily.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Brendan from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brendan advances position into side control!
Brendan controls the position.
Amram tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Brendan easily slips into full mount!
Brendan trying to control but Amram is having none of it.
Amram tries to reverse the position but Brendan maintains control.#T3#
Brendan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brendan lands a heavy elbow.
Amram wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brendan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Brendan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brendan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan tries to control but Amram wriggling away.
Brendan lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brendan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mohamed Brendan!
Mohamed Brendan wins by unanimous decision!
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