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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Bad Boy Killers ft. The Outlawz. Amarth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anyway. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Amarth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Amarth.
Washington shoots and misses
enabling Amarth to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Amarth counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amarth.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amarth is aware though and is defending well.
Washington wants to sweep here but Amarth controlling him for the moment.
Amarth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amarth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amarth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Washington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amarth has managed to get both his arms back between Washington's legs - danger averted.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Washington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amarth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amarth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amarth thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amarth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amarth.
Amarth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amarth is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarth 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.
Washington has his foot on Amarth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amarth works his way back into a safe position though.
Amarth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amarth 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.
Amarth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amarth stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amarth chips away with some ground and pound.
Amarth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amarth landing some decent shots from guard.
Amarth throwing strikes but missing.
Amarth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amarth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amarth scoring with some ground and pound.
Amarth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Washington is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amarth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amarth passes into side control.
Amarth cracks Washington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Amarth working the ground and pound.
Amarth working the head with strikes.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington tries to bench press Amarth off him but Amarth keeps the position.
Amarth working the ground and pound from side control.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington tries to buck Amarth off but Amarth is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Washington takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Washington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amarth wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Amarth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is refusing to be controlled, as Amarth sits in half guard.
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Amarth lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is in trouble now - Amarth has advanced to mount!
Amarth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Washington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amarth just misses with a punch to the body.
Amarth takes the fight into the clinch.
Amarth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amarth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington!
Amarth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amarth landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
Amarth looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
Amarth landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amarth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Washington is trying to escape the mount.
Amarth with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth landing strikes from the mount.
Washington tries to hold on but Amarth pushes him away.
Amon Amarth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amarth lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amarth not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Amarth.
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amarth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amarth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Nice strikes from Amarth there.
Amarth is trying to control the action in half guard but Washington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amarth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington trying to control here.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amarth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Amarth is in close to Washington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amarth passes into half guard.
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amarth pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Amarth seems content to control.
Amarth is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amarth wants to control but Washington is keeping him busy.
Washington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amarth is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Amarth wants to stand up but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington gets back to full guard.
Amarth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amarth slips nicely into half guard.
Amarth slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
Amarth controlling the pace.
Amarth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amarth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amarth wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Amarth slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amarth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Amarth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amarth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth thows a big elbow that misses.
Washington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washington goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amarth is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amarth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amarth wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amarth defends it easily.
Amarth landing with the ground and pound.
Amarth stands up and waves to Washington to follow him.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Amarth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Amarth misses.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amarth counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amarth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Washington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amarth is in Washington's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth chips away with some ground and pound.
Amarth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amarth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington being controlled here, momentarily.
Amarth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amarth controlling from the top position.
Amarth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amarth postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
Amarth 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.
Amarth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington looking for subs off his back but Amarth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Amarth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Amarth connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Amarth drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Amarth trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Amarth lands a nice short elbow.
Amarth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Troy Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amarth pulls his head out easily.
Amarth prevents Washington from improving his position.
Amarth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amarth working Washington over with strikes.
Amon Amarth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amarth controlling the action here.
Washington throws a strike from the bottom but Amarth passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amon Amarth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amarth 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Amon Amarth!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Amon Amarth!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Amon Amarth!
Amon Amarth wins by unanimous decision!
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