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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Amato kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Machine Gun - Hated. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael D Amato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
D Amato throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like D Amato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
D Amato cracks Hill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Hill lands but D Amato takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.
D Amato avoids the head kick by Hill.
A low kick from Hill misses
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hill blocks a head kick by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D Amato clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Hill moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Hill connects with a leg kick. D Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Hill.
D Amato throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses D Amato's sensitive parts.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Hill.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
D Amato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill thows a leg kick but D Amato checks it
and D Amato counters with a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
Hill throws a front kick aimed at D Amato's knee but D Amato avoids it well.
Hill throws a push kick but D Amato slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from D Amato. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill wants to clinch up but D Amato keeps it at a distance.
D Amato lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amato blocks a jab.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill throws a counter combo.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
A combination from D Amato does no damage.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - D Amato had a free shot at his head there.
D Amato misses the jab.
Hill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hill connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.
D Amato cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
D Amato moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
A big left from Hill misses.
D Amato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but D Amato seems unphased.
D Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands with a hook. D Amato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
Hill slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato with a hook.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to D Amato's calf.
The crowd cheers as D Amato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hill doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
Hill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
D Amato throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
D Amato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill lands a jab.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato scores with a body shot.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits D Amatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Hill.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
Hill looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of D Amato's head.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill thows a huge punch but D Amato dodges it nicely.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hill is nestled in close to D Amato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Hill connects with a nice short shot to D Amato's temple.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Amato tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as D Amato checks a leg kick.
Hill lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
D Amato lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws out a powerful jab.
Hill lands a high kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and D Amato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from D Amato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hill scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
A punch lands to the side of D Amato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato jabs at Hill's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hill.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
D Amato misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Hill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Hill tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a body kick that stops D Amato in his tracks momentarily.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
D Amato throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
D Amato misses with a looping left.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Sloppy strikes from D Amato. Those never looked like landing.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
Hill feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill feints a counter leg kick.
D Amato's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Hill tenderised D Amato's leg. D Amato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hill misses with a jab to the body
and D Amato counters with a big head kick but Hill shrugs it off.
Hill moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
A jab from D Amato misses.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
D Amato connects with a jab.
No joy there for D Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill with the counter takedown but D Amato avoids it easily.
D Amato throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Hill scores with a nice head shot.
D Amato swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Hill really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with the combination.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but D Amato defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from D Amato as Hill shoots in.
D Amato lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill thumps D Amato with a low kick.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hill. D Amato shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
D Amato throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
D Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
D Amato misses with a straight right.
D Amato moves out of range as Hill strikes.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from D Amato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hill.
Hill dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hill misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill with a nice cross.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill thows a body kick. D Amato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hill tries a low kick but D Amato avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
D Amato misses the jab.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Amato.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of D Amato's head.
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!
Hill tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hill. That one must have hurt.
Hill connects with a solid leg kick.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill walks into a jab.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - D Amato scores with a four punch combination!
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato with a jab.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
D Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
D Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
D Amato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
D Amato trying to control the position.
D Amato is really struggling to control Hill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill works over D Amato with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hill stays in close to D Amato's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michael D Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amato working a defensive guard here.
Hill trying to control but D Amato is working from the bottom.
Hill postures up in D Amato's guard and throws a big left but D Amato blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
D Amato managing to control the position.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Jericho Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill wants to control from the top but D Amato keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Jericho Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill blocks a jab.
And Hill responds with a good body kick, but D Amato manages to step out the way in time.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato scores with the left hand. Hill knows he should have avoided that one.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Hill slips a straight right by D Amato.
Hill counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael D Amato.
Well Hill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Hill!
Jericho Hill is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jericho Hill took some time post fight to say the following; 'fighting underweight is for pussies'.
Michael D Amato was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped
I got Whooped too day!'.
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