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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bennet Amparo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bennet Amparo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles OToole!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amparo fails to land the takedown.
OToole misses with a looping right.
Amparo fails with the takedown
and OToole counters with a two punch combo.
Amparo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OToole is trying to defend but Amparo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Amparo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OToole defends it well.
Amparo stops OToole from getting back to his feet.
Amparo is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
OToole pushes Amparo off looking to stand but Amparo dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amparo is trying to work for a kimura but OToole is defending well.
OToole is looking to escape.
Amparo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amparo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OToole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amparo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amparo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amparo is looking for a kimura here.
OToole is trying to stand back up but Amparo is controlling him
Amparo working the head and body with strikes.
Amparo is looking for a kimura but OToole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amparo to get the leverage.
Amparo is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
OToole pushes Amparo off looking to stand but Amparo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amparo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OToole is just riding it out for now. Amparo eventually gives up the hold.
OToole is trying to stand back up but Amparo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amparo is working for a submission of some sort.
OToole looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amparo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OToole wants to get back to his feet.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amparo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amparo slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Amparo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amparo is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Amparo is looking for a kimura but OToole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amparo to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amparo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OToole defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennet Amparo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amparo clobbers OToole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OToole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amparo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amparo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amparo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Amparo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OToole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OToole tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from OToole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amparo shoots in but OToole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OToole gets caught napping as Amparo dives in and scores a takedown. OToole manages to retain guard.
Amparo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amparo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OToole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OToole has escaped and now he's on top!
Amparo working a defensive guard here.
Amparo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OToole passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole wants to stand but Amparo has his arm trapped.
OToole decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amparo shoots in looking for a takedown. OToole tries to sprawl out of it but Amparo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OToole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennet Amparo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole takes a swing at Amparo's ribcage but misses.
OToole throws a right hand that misses
and Amparo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Amparo.
Amparo fails with a takedown attempt.
Amparo fails with a takedown attempt.
OToole swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amparo counters with a one-two to the body.
OToole doesn't manage to clinch there - Amparo circles away.
Amparo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amparo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amparo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amparo is trying hard to land a takedown here. OToole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OToole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OToole tries to clinch but Amparo moves out of range.
Amparo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OToole's guard.
Amparo trying to move into half guard but instead OToole has managed to sweep!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amparo is trying to control the position but OToole postures up.
Amparo looking to hit a scissor sweep but OToole is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amparo working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennet Amparo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Amparo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OToole.
The fight stays on the outside here - OToole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OToole tries to clinch but Amparo is having none of it.
OToole tries a head kick but it misses.
Amparo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Amparo catches OToole right on the button with a cross.
OToole throws a hook but Amparo blocks it.
Miles OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amparo blocks a head kick by OToole.
OToole throws a nice looking combination but Amparo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amparo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OToole.
Amparo shoots in and gets a takedown into OToole's guard.
OToole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amparo gets to his feet. OToole looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miles OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OToole misses with a looping right.
OToole throws a right and a left that both miss.
OToole stuffs the takedown.
Miles OToole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amparo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OToole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amparo moves away from the strike by OToole.
Amparo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bennet Amparo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amparo defending well as OToole loads up on a big left hand.
Amparo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amparo, as that shot connected.
OToole is looking to clinch but Amparo is avoiding it.
OToole darts in trying to clinch
and Amparo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amparo forces his way into half guard.
Amparo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OToole wants to clinch.
Amparo shoots in and bounces OToole off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Miles OToole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amparo looking to pass the guard.
Amparo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OToole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OToole wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amparo manages to pass to side control.
Bennet Amparo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amparo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bennet Amparo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amparo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bennet Amparo!
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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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