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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 2896 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 95 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 10 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Denisov off the cage and back into range.
Denisov connects with the punch.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov pulls guard successfully.
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Denisov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Denisov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei seems keen to control Denisov's posture.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov looking to pass the guard.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov throws an elbow that misses. Amodei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denisov's guard. Nice move by Amodei!
Denisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei stands up out of Denisov's guard for a moment - Denisov manages to land a nice upkick.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov is wriggling around but Amodei manages to pass to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control. Denisov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amodei is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov landing rabbit punches to the side of Amodei's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Denisov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Denisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Amodei passes Denisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Denisov is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amodei swivels and escapes.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Denisov steps away.
Denisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amodei gets back to full guard.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov works over Amodei with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denisov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control but can't.
Denisov is keen to just control but Amodei is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei taking some punishment here, with Denisov in his half guard.
Denisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denisov lands a nice short elbow.
Denisov prevents Amodei from improving his position.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Denis Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Amodei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Denisov manages to get his head free but now Amodei has transitioned to an armbar! Denisov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Amodei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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