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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 3242 p4p, 3208 weight class) and Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 82 p4p, 81 weight class). Bianchi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frank Sinatra - Bim Bam Baby. Lorenzo Bianchi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26 - 19 - 3 |
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Bianchi only half commits.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bianchi just manages to avoid it.
Bianchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Bianchi digs a right hand into Amodei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amodei's gas tank.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Bianchi.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Bianchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Amodei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Amodei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well.
Amodei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bianchi!
Amodei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bianchi is trying to escape the mount.
Bianchi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bianchi is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Bianchi wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
Bianchi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
Bianchi is trying to reverse the position but instead Amodei has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bianchi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Amodei off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bianchi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Amodei.
Bianchi is trying to break free.
Amodei tries to keep control of the position but Bianchi is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bianchi tries to escape but Amodei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bianchi turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.
Bianchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bianchi moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Bianchi's knee but Bianchi avoids it well.
Bianchi tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Good work by Bianchi as he checks the leg kick.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bianchi. That did some damage!
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bianchi checks it well.
Bianchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bianchi connects with a high kick.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi makes his way to full guard, as Amodei worked for a kimura.
Bianchi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amodei has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bianchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bianchi is looking for a triangle but Amodei pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei slips nicely into half guard.
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Bianchi with the active half guard here but Amodei passes nicely into side control.
Amodei trying to control the position but Bianchi is working away.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi being controlled for a moment.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
Bianchi looks to move to half guard but instead Amodei has passed into mount! Damn!
Amodei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bianchi is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bianchi tries to improve his position but Amodei has taken his back! Amodei has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bianchi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Amodei pushes Bianchi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giuseppe Amodei!
A less than humble Giuseppe Amodei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Lorenzo Bianchi had this to say: 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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