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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresnar's entrance music is ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Jab by Bresnar.
Bresnar looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Bresnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amore in his tracks.
Amore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amore drops his hands momentarily and Bresnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bresnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Amore's guard.
Amore is rocked!
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Amore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
Amore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar is in close to Amore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amore is controlling Bresnar's posture.
Bresnar scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Bresnar with a nice head shot there.
Bresnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Amore blocks nicely.
Amore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bresnar postures up in Amore's guard and throws a big left but Amore blocks it.
Amore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bresnar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amore trying to keep a closed guard but Bresnar is proving a slippery customer.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar dives in and grabs Amore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amore pushes down on Bresnar's head and hops out.
Amore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bresnar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Bresnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bresnar ducks under a wild hook from Amore.
Amore throws a head kick but Bresnar moves out of range.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Amore.
A jab from Bresnar misses.
A slow jab from Amore misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bresnar misses its intended target.
Amore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bresnar with a body shot.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
Amore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bresnar thuds a left hand into Amore's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Amore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar shoots for a takedown but Amore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bresnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bresnar wants to break free but Amore has control.
A short right from Amore on the inside.
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!
Amore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amore lands a big head kick that sends Bresnar tumbling to the mat! Amore takes a step backwards and waves Bresnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar misses with a hook. Amore ducked under it nicely.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Bresnar steps away.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bresnar darts in looking for a takedown but Amore gets double underhooks and turns Bresnar into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Bresnar blocks a head kick by Amore.
Amore thuds a left hand into Bresnar's body.
Amore cracks a nice hook into Bresnar's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makonnen Amore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Amore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bresnar.
A big left from Bresnar misses.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amore wants to counter with a clinch but Bresnar pushes him away.
Amore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bresnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Amore gets caught napping as Bresnar dives in and scores a takedown. Amore manages to retain guard.
Amore has his hands on Bresnar's head, controlling the position.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore is trying to keep Bresnar in close.
Amore controlling the position.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amore throws a leg kick which misses Bresnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Bresnar tries to avoid it.
Amore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lock Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar has closed the distance and engaged Amore in a clinch.
Amore lands with a right to the head.
Bresnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Amore.
Amore is trying to stall.
Amore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amore scores with a shot to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar is working for takedown but Amore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amore swings wildly with an uppercut but Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bresnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bresnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Amore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Amore - that landed with a thud.
Amore misses with a body punch.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bresnar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bresnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amore trying to control the position.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar 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.
Amore controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore looking to control.
Amore has control of Bresnar's left arm, preventing Bresnar from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bresnar scores with punches from side control.
Bresnar working away.
Bresnar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Amore is looking for a sweep.
Bresnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bresnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Amore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bresnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amore.
Amore throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore lands with a nice body kick.
Bresnar is looking to clinch but Amore is avoiding it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Amore.
Bresnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bresnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Amore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bresnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bresnar's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amore.
Amore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Amore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a shot to the body.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore tries a body shot but Bresnar blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amore.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Bresnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amore pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amore.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bresnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Amore misses.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bresnar takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore lands a head kick. Bresnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amore defends it nicely.
Amore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Bresnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amore as he jumps to the side.
Amore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore pushes Bresnar away with a front kick.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore tries a quick counter leg kick but Bresnar is wise to it.
Amore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bresnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amore counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bresnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Amore, which made it look bad.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bresnar at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bresnar.
Amore lands a nice shot that snaps Bresnar's head back.
Makonnen Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bresnar.
Amore jabs Bresnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amore throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Amore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makonnen Amore!
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