PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bald Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gonna Fly Now. On his way into the cage it seems that Bald Bull has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bald Bull seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bull
vs
Amato

180 cm
21
177 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bald Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amato sprawls well. Amato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bull gets slowly back to his feet.
Amato cracks Bull with a good jab.
Amato scores with a sloppy right hand. Bull should have avoided that one.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bull shoots in but no luck this time.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Amato shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amato leaves Bull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt - Amato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amato throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amato looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

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.

Bull scores a takedown into full mount!
Amato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Bull working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bull lands a big elbow.
Bull 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.
Bull tries to control but Amato wriggling away.
Bull thowing shots but they're missing.
Amato bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Amato cracks Bull with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Amato is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amato looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bull is on top in guard.
Bull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amato keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Amato is trying to control the position but Bull postures up.
Amato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato looking for a sweep. Not yet Amato, not yet.
Amato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bull.
Bull advances position into side control!
Amato is looking for a sweep.
Amato is trying to control Bull's posture but Bull avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bull tries to move to full mount but Amato actually manages to regain half guard.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Amato is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domenic Amato will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A cross from Amato lands.
Nice takedown defense from Amato. No joy for Bull on that attempt.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Bull looks for a takedown but Amato sprawls well.
Amato throws a looping overhand right but Bull ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull slips under a jab from Amato.
Amato misses the shot to the body.
Bull tries for a takedown but Amato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws a right hand that Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Bull also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Amato.
Amato throws a shot to the body.

Amato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bull to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Amato trying to control the position.
Amato is controlling Bull's posture.
Bull trying to control the position from guard on top but Amato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bull drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amato looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amato looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amato!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato lands some shots froms side control.
Bull gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bull makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bull.
Amato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bull's head.

Bull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amato is aware though and is defending well.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
Amato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amato stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amato!
Amato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bull wants to free his trapped foot but Amato is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amato.
Amato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Amato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Amato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bull defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amato wants to sweep but no luck.
Bull throws a strike but Amato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bull is on top in guard.
Bull looking to pass the guard.

Amato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well.
Bull tries to free his leg and advance position but Amato is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Amato scores with a jab.
Amato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amato wants it to stay on the feet.
Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bull.
Amato throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull takes one on the button.
Bull staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Amato misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
A left lands for Amato.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bull.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Amato misses.
Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amato swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amato.
Bull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Bull shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bull trying to control the action but Amato is working from the bottom.
Bull passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amato!
Amato tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato tries to lock up and control but Bull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amato bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Amato advances position into side control!
Bull is trying to improve his position.
Amato lands some shots froms side control.
Amato in the domination position with Bull hanging on.
Bull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amato wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amato trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bull is not content to let Amato control the position.
Bull is trying to get back to half guard.
Bull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.

Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Bull's head back.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Bull tries to move into range but Amato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull shoots in for a takedown but Amato shows good takedown defense.
Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
Domenic Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Amato misses with a looping left.
Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amato might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amato lands with a good body shot.
Bull throws a body punch but Amato moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Bull with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bald Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amato.
Amato clobbers Bull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bull avoids the body shot from Amato.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt - Amato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amato digs a good hook to Bull's body.
Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amato misses with a straight right.
Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull blocks a jab.

Amato drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bull manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bull makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bull.
Amato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bull's head.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amato throwing strikes but missing.

Bull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amato misses with a few strikes there.
Amato throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Amato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amato throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bull showed some decent athleticism there.
Amato desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amato is defending against the submission attempts here by Bull.
Amato trying to control from the bottom.
Amato is trying is best to control the position here.

Bull is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amato trying to hold on to Bull's head to control him but Bull postures up.
Amato manages to get to full guard.

Amato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amato wants to improve his position but instead Bull has moved into half guard.
Bull wants to pass to mount but Amato is defending the position.
Bull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bull seems to be working for a kimura but Amato defends the submission attempt.
Bull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amato.
Bull misses with a takedown
letting Amato counter with a right hand.
Amato takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amato misses the jab.
Domenic Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bald Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Amato.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Amato.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amato.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domenic Amato.
I've got Amato winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Amato!
Domenic Amato is the new welterweight champion!