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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amon Amarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MAX CONDOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Amarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, MAX CONDOR!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amarth misses the shot to the body.
CONDOR gets caught flat footed, as Amarth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
CONDOR thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
CONDOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
CONDOR is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amarth looking to sit in guard and control but CONDOR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
CONDOR tries to free his leg and advance position but Amarth is retaining full guard.
Amarth is striking from the bottom but CONDOR uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amarth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amarth is on top in guard.
Amarth wants to control from the top but CONDOR keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth postures up in CONDOR's guard and throws a big left but CONDOR blocks it.
Amarth postures up in CONDOR's guard and throws a big left but CONDOR blocks it.
CONDOR throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
CONDOR utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
CONDOR keeping moving, preventing Amarth from controlling successfully.
Amarth postures up.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
CONDOR tries to clinch there but Amarth circles away.
A punch combination from Amarth misses.
Amarth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amarth lands in his opponent's guard.
CONDOR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth working some strikes from top position.
CONDOR is trying to control the position but Amarth postures up.
Amarth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of CONDOR's head.
CONDOR lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amarth!
Amarth flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Amarth wants to hold on but CONDOR pushes him away.
Amarth is trying to escape the mount.
Amarth tries to lock up and control but CONDOR gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amarth looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
CONDOR with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR with shots to the head and body - Amarth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Amarth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amarth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
CONDOR looking for the choke but no joy.
CONDOR looks gassed!
CONDOR looking for the choke but no joy.
Amarth has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amarth trying to control the hands but CONDOR won't let him.
Amarth turns into CONDOR and is now in his guard.
CONDOR tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CONDOR escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amarth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amarth wants to control from the top but CONDOR keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amarth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as CONDOR backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Amarth.
It looks like MAX CONDOR has been cut.
Amarth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
CONDOR wants to control but Amarth postures up.
Amarth cracks CONDOR with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Amarth working the body and head with strikes.
Amarth landing strikes.
Amarth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CONDOR taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at CONDOR to see if he's OK.
Amarth working the head with strikes.
Amarth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
CONDOR is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amarth working the ground and pound from side control.
Amarth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Amarth trying to control the action but CONDOR is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Amarth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amarth scores with punches from side control.
CONDOR manages to get back to half guard.
Amarth working over CONDOR with some ground and pound. CONDOR looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Amarth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
CONDOR on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
CONDOR is refusing to be controlled, as Amarth sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon Amarth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CONDOR is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots.
CONDOR moves into full guard.
CONDOR not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amarth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amarth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amarth forces his way into half guard.
Amarth trying to control from half guard but CONDOR is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amarth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amarth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks CONDOR with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amarth drops an elbow to the side of CONDOR's head.
CONDOR wants to improve his position but Amarth is controlling well.
CONDOR is trying to maintain the position but Amarth is very close to passing his half guard.
Amarth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CONDOR is just riding it out for now. Amarth eventually gives up the hold.
Amarth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four 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.
Amarth is just content to waste time from the top position. CONDOR takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amarth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amarth lands a couple of elbows.
Amarth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amarth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of CONDOR's head.
Amarth trying to control the position from guard on top but CONDOR is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amarth scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amon Amarth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on MAX CONDOR's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amarth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amarth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amarth trying to control from half guard but CONDOR is working away.
Amarth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amarth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Amarth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
CONDOR tries to roll over but Amarth keeps him under control.
CONDOR looking for submissions off his back.
Amarth lands strikes from half guard.
Amarth is looking to take a break and control but CONDOR is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
CONDOR takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amarth is nestled in close to CONDOR, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amarth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amarth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amarth winds up and cracks CONDOR with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 CONDOR's temple.
CONDOR has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Amarth escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Amarth!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amarth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down CONDOR for as long as he can get away with.
Amarth landing a few strikes.
CONDOR is looking to regain half guard here but Amarth keeps moving and retains side control.
Amarth controls the position from side control.
Amarth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. CONDOR knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amarth working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR is trying to escape the position but Amarth is controlling the position.
Amarth trying to control the position but CONDOR is working away.
Amarth lands an elbow.
Amarth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at CONDOR to see if he's OK.
CONDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amarth lands some shots froms side control.
CONDOR is trying to get back to his feet.
Amarth is putting a hurting on CONDOR here, landing some big shots from side control.
Amarth landing a few strikes.
CONDOR is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CONDOR takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amarth just content to control the position.
Amarth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
CONDOR tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MAX CONDOR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amon Amarth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amarth lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amon Amarth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amarth 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amon Amarth!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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