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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruens comes to the cage accompanied by River Below. Anthony D Amico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bruens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens swats away the attempt to clinch by D Amico.
Bruens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and D Amico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bruens's guard now.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruens looking to control.
D Amico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bruens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Amico preventing the sweep.
Bruens keeping full guard, as D Amico tries to pass.
D Amico preventing the sweep.
D Amico throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
D Amico is working Bruens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
D Amico stopping the sweep attempt from Bruens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bruens's head.
Bruens trying to control the position.
Bruens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruens managing to control the position.
Bruens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Amico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruens is trying to keep D Amico in close.
Bruens pulls D Amico in close to prevent any damage.
D Amico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Amico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruens keeping full guard, as D Amico tries to pass.
Bruens keeping moving, preventing D Amico from controlling successfully.
D Amico works over Bruens with some ground and pound from guard.
D Amico lands a couple of elbows.
Bruens is trying to keep D Amico in close.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico connects with a couple of short punches.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruens trying to control the position.
Bruens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Amico.
Bruens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
D Amico controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bruens trying to control the position.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bruens wants to sweep here but D Amico controlling him for the moment.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Bruens's brow.
D Amico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
D Amico throwing strikes from guard but Bruens blocks nicely.
Bruens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruens looking to hit a scissor sweep but D Amico is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amico works over Bruens with some ground and pound from guard.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
D Amico sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruens's guard.
Bruens is looking for a sweep. D Amico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruens is breathing heavily.
Bruens is not content to let D Amico control the position.
Bruens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Bruens dodges it nicely.
Bruens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. D Amico is working away from the top position though.
D Amico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruens taking some punishment here, with D Amico in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony D Amico dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruens has his takedown stuffed
and D Amico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
D Amico 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.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.
D Amico throwing strikes but missing.
Bruens looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruens, not yet.
D Amico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bruens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Amico has managed to get both his arms back between Bruens's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Amico tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruens is retaining full guard.
D Amico lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells D Amico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico wants to pass the guard but Bruens is keeping the position.
D Amico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anthony D Amico has got the better of the ground game so far.
D Amico scoring with some ground and pound.
D Amico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Amico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruens looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruens, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruens has wrist control.
D Amico is working Bruens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Amico manages to get himself to full guard.
D Amico wants to sweep here but Bruens controlling him for the moment.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruens!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, D Amico cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
D Amico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bruens's face.
D Amico raining down hammerfists from mount.
D Amico pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
D Amico is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bruens can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruens is looking to get to half guard.
D Amico with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
D Amico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
D Amico scoring with strikes but Bruens is staying in there.
D Amico breaks from Bruens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
D Amico landing punches.
Bruens tries to reverse the position but D Amico maintains control.
D Amico avoids the attempt from Bruens to control.
D Amico lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
D Amico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! D Amico connects with a massive shot to the dome!
D Amico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bruens looks a forlorn figure.
Bruens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
D Amico trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens won't allow D Amico to sweep him here.
D Amico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bruens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Amico keeping moving, preventing Bruens from controlling successfully.
D Amico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
D Amico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D Amico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bruens wants to pass the guard but D Amico is keeping the position.
Bruens stopping the sweep attempt from D Amico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony D Amico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bruens misses with a takedown attempt
and D Amico counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from D Amico there.
Bruens is trying to control but can't.
D Amico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruens taking some punishment here, with D Amico in his half guard.
D Amico missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
D Amico working the head and body with strikes.
D Amico is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bruens controlling the position well.
D Amico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amico slips a nice elbow through Bruens's hands, connecting with Bruens's forehead.
D Amico scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico is looking for a kimura here.
D Amico wants to control but Bruens is keeping him busy.
Bruens trying to control from the bottom.
D Amico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bruens is doing well to control the position and prevent D Amico from advancing to side control.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Bruens dodges it nicely.
D Amico moves nicely into side control.
D Amico working the head with strikes.
D Amico working the ground and pound.
D Amico grinds an elbow into Bruens's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
D Amico is looking for a sweep. Bruens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruens blocks the strikes from D Amico.
Bruens wants to pass to mount but D Amico is defending the position.
Bruens throwing shots but D Amico is blocking nicely.
D Amico gets full guard.
D Amico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bruens wants to control from the top but D Amico keeps moving.
Bruens is really struggling to control D Amico but he's trying to hold on to the position.
D Amico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens distracts D Amico with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
D Amico is trying to keep Bruens in close.
Bruens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
D Amico wants to sweep here but Bruens controlling him for the moment.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Amico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anthony D Amico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
D Amico content to control rather than advance.
Bruens is looking to improve his position.
D Amico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul Bruens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amico's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
D Amico not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anthony D Amico has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
D Amico gets caught flat footed, as Bruens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
D Amico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
D Amico trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony D Amico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well D Amico 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony D Amico!
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