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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kroblur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo Amari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Kroblur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincenzo Amari!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Amari blocks a low kick nicely.
Kroblur takes a swing at Amari's ribcage but misses.
Amari checks a leg kick.
Amari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kroblur seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kroblur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amari has picked Kroblur up and slammed him! Kroblur can't keep hold of the triangle and Amari manages to pass to side control!
Kroblur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur wants to take a breather but Amari is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amari to regain full guard.
Kroblur is working Amari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kroblur wants to pass the guard but Amari is keeping the position.
Kroblur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a big elbow that misses.
Amari keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kroblur slips nicely into half guard.
Amari is refusing to be controlled, as Kroblur sits in half guard.
Kroblur is looking for a kimura but Amari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kroblur to get the leverage.
Kroblur 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.
Amari is refusing to be controlled, as Kroblur sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kroblur is predictable there
so Amari counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Kroblur controls Amari momentarily but Amari frees himself.
Kroblur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amari is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kroblur is on top in guard.
Kroblur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amari is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur pushing down on Amari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kroblur is looking to advance position but Amari won't allow it.
Kroblur is keen to just control but Amari is a slippery customer.
Kroblur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroblur misses with a head shot. Amari uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kroblur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amari.
Amari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amari moves out of range of the body kick.
Kroblur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amari did well to prevent Kroblur getting side control.
Kroblur is looking to stall here but Amari recovers full guard.
Amari wants to stand up but Kroblur is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Amari keeps moving.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amari wants to get back to his feet but Kroblur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Amari keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
Kroblur distracts Amari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kroblur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kroblur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kroblur throws a wild body kick that Amari sees coming a mile off.
Amari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vincenzo Amari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good exchange - Kroblur coming out on top.
Kroblur misses with a body shot.
Amari feints the counter takedown.
Kroblur looks for the body kick but Amari saw that one coming.
Kroblur looks to land a body kick but Amari moved away.
Kroblur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kroblur defends it well.
Kroblur looks to land a body kick but Amari moved away.
Amari checks a leg kick.
Amari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a jab but it's blocked by Amari.
Amari feints the counter takedown.
Kroblur loads up on a big right hand but Amari slips the punch.
Amari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kroblur dives in and grabs Amari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amari pushes down on Kroblur's head and hops out.
Amari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amari with the counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kroblur throws a front kick aimed at Amari's knee but Amari avoids it well.
Amari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kroblur defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kroblur misses with a double jab.
Amari with the counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kroblur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amari avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Amari with the counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur misses with a looping right.
Amari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Kroblur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Kroblur scores with a leg kick.
Kroblur throws a shot from downtown. Amari moves away and avoids it.
Kroblur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amari with the counter takedown but Kroblur avoids it easily.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amari can do to turn this around?
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Amari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amari feints the counter takedown.
Kroblur throws a low kick, looking for Amari's leg but Amari calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur wants to slow Amari down by chopping away at his legs.
Amari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kroblur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Amari on the side of the head.
Kroblur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Amari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kroblur's guard.
Amari stopping the sweep attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kroblur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kroblur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur wants to sweep but no luck.
Amari has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kroblur is proving hard to escape from.
Amari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kroblur has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amari has managed to get both his arms back between Kroblur's legs - danger averted.
Kroblur has a closed guard, preventing Amari from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur throws a hook but Amari avoids it easily.
Amari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kroblur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kroblur is looking to work some ground and pound but Amari has wrist control.
Kroblur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amari keeping moving, preventing Kroblur from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur tries to free his leg and advance position but Amari is retaining full guard.
Kroblur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kroblur advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kroblur lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kroblur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
Vincenzo Amari spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can say is I gave 100% and will continue to give 100%!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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