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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Amitri misses.
Smiff fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Amitri with that takedown attempt.
Amitri tries to close the distance and clinch but Smiff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amitri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smiff. #CL2#
Smiff tries to keep at a distance but Amitri has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smiff has Amitri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smiff pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Amitri tumbling to the mat - Smiff dives into Amitri's guard.
Smiff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amitri can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Smiff wants to control from the top but Amitri keeps moving.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amitri defending well though.
Amitri is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amitri avoid being mounted?
Smiff passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smiff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Amitri is working to get back to half guard.
Smiff punching from mount but Amitri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amitri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smiff putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Amitri working to try and regain half guard.
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amitri is looking to escape.
Amitri is trying desperately to improve position.
Smiff 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.
Smiff lands a big elbow. #T3#
Smiff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amitri is looking to escape.
Smiff avoids the attempt from Amitri to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amitri is bucking up trying to escape but Smiff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smiff lands a heavy elbow.
Smiff lands a big shot there that rocks Amitri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amitri is in a horrible position here. Smiff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Smiff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amitri looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Amitri is rocked!
Amitri wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Amitri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Amitri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Smiff struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smiff is trying to control but Amitri is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Smiff lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Smiff! Amitri is hurt baaadly! Smiff is firing away with more strikes - Amitri is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diatomaceous Smiff!
Diatomaceous Smiff decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 3
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Amitri closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.#TD2#
Amitri wants the takedown. Hassan is fighting it off but Amitri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hassan's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Hassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amitri is aware though and is defending well.
Hassan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hassan wants to sweep but no luck.
Amitri content to stall in guard here.
Amitri is looking to pass into half guard but Hassan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hassan is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Amitri working for submissions but it's allowed Hassan to get to half guard.
Amitri wants to control but Hassan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amitri is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Amitri wants to improve his position but Hassan is controlling well.
Hassan works his way into side control.
Amitri tries to bench press Hassan off him but Hassan keeps the position.
Hassan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hassan wants to stand but Amitri is controlling his arm.
Hassan cracks Amitri with a big right hand but Amitri just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hassan trying to control the action but Amitri is working from the bottom.
Amitri is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hassan working away.
Amitri is trying to escape the position but Hassan is controlling the position.
Hassan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amitri keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Amitri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hassan connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hassan tries to move to mount but Amitri blocks the move with his legs.
Amitri regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hassan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Amitri keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Hassan has managed to clinch.
Amitri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hassan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Amitri pulls guard effortlessly.
Amitri has Hassan pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Amitri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan wants to stand but Amitri is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Amitri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hassan escapes and throws Amitri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ground and pound from Hassan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassan taking a break here but Amitri is having none of it and regains half guard.
Amitri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Hassan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Amitri doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amitri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hassan misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Amitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amitri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amitri preventing the sweep.
Amitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Hassan controls Amitri momentarily but Amitri frees himself.
Ali Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amitri controls the pace.
Amitri looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hassan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hassan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amitri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan closes the distance and clinches up with Amitri, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes Amitri against the cage but Amitri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Amitri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Amitri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amitri.
Amitri forces his way into half guard.
Amitri passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Amitri there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amitri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Amitri there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amitri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Amitri working for a guillotine from mount but Hassan is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB2#
Amitri goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hassan turns into him and now he's in Amitri's guard.
#SUB2#
Amitri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.#SUB#
Hassan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Amitri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Amitri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Amitri! #REVB#
Amitri slows the pace down. #T4#
Amitri is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Amitri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hassan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amitri moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amitri is trying to move to mount but Hassan reverses beautifully and ends up in Amitri's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Amitri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amitri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Amitri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amitri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amitri is pushing down on Hassan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hassan is fighting to maintain full guard but Amitri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amitri controlling the action here.
The adventures of Amitri the control monster continue. Boring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Hassan actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amitri slows the pace down in half guard.
Amitri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amitri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Amitri seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amitri controlling the action here.
Amitri is thwarting Hassan's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch but Amitri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amitri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amitri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amitri blocks a head kick by Hassan.
#TD2#
Amitri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Amitri seems content to control.
Amitri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hassan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hassan gets full guard.#T3#
Amitri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hassan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Amitri tries to pass.
Hassan working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amitri.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Amitri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hassan successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Amitri drops back looking for a leg! Hassan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hassan manages to kick Amitri off! Amitri jumps back into Hassan's guard.
Amitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Amitri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Amitri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amitri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Del Amitri wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Amitri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somewhere napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amitri remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Somewhere pushes Amitri away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Amitri gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somewhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Amitri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Somewhere is avoiding damage well.
Amitri trying to control the position but Somewhere is working away.
Amitri advances to full mount.
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somewhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing.
Amitri thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Somewhere is looking to improve his position but Amitri isn't that keen on the idea.
Amitri controlling from mount.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri controlling his opponent.
Somewhere is trying to escape the mount.
Amitri controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Amitri working for a submission but Somewhere is keeping him at bay.
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Amitri looking for a guillotine from mount but Somewhere is having none of it.
Somewhere holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Amitri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Amitri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Somewhere to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Somewhere shrugs it off.
Somewhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Somewhere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Amitri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Somewhere is just riding it out for now. Amitri eventually gives up the hold.
Somewhere is staying active underneath Amitri, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Amitri tries to pass to full mount but Somewhere defends it. #SUB#
Amitri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Somewhere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amitri. #SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions off his back.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amitri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somewhere is refusing to be controlled, as Amitri sits in half guard.
Amitri thows a huge punch but Somewhere dodges it nicely.
Amitri uses his free foot to push down on Somewhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Somewhere.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Amitri trying to control the action but Somewhere is working from the bottom.
Amitri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Amitri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Somewhere scores with a jab.
Amitri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somewhere.
Del Amitri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Somewhere enables Amitri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Somewhere manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amitri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Somewhere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amitri preventing the sweep.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Somewhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Amitri defends well.
Amitri stays in close to Somewhere's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Somewhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amitri is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Amitri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somewhere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amitri has managed to get both his arms back between Somewhere's legs - danger averted.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Somewhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amitri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somewhere can do to turn this around?
Somewhere is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amitri trying to control the pace.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Somewhere's head.
Amitri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Somewhere tries to reverse the position but Amitri maintains control.
Somewhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amitri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Somewhere is looking to get to half guard.
Del Amitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amitri controlling from the full mount.
Amitri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amitri thowing shots but they're missing. #T4##SUB#
Amitri has control of Somewhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Somewhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amitri wants to control the pace but Somewhere is squirming around nicely.
Somewhere regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Somewhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Amitri seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Amitri 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.
#R3#
Somewhere with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Somewhere.
Amitri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Somewhere takes a swing at Amitri's ribcage but misses.
Somewhere lands with an uppercut that bounces Amitri off the cage and back into range.
Amitri throws a series of punches but Somewhere moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Somewhere there.
Somewhere looks to score with a jab to the body but Amitri is just out of range.
Somewhere digs a good hook to Amitri's body.
Somewhere misses with a combination
#TD#
and Amitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amitri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Somewhere looking for a guillotine here but Amitri defends easily.
#T1#
Amitri stops Somewhere from standing up.
Amitri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Somewhere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Somewhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amitri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amitri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amitri is looking to work some ground and pound but Somewhere has wrist control.#SUB2#
Somewhere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amitri passes into half guard.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somewhere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somewhere being controlled here, momentarily.
Amitri is pushing down on Somewhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Somewhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Amitri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amitri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amitri trying to pass the guard but Somewhere defending well.
Amitri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Amitri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Somewhere defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Amitri is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Somewhere actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Somewhere looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Amitri pushes past his half guard into mount!
Amitri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Somewhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Amitri has a good base and remains in mount.
Amitri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Somewhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Someone Somewhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somewhere wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amitri.
#SUB#
Amitri wants to finish this one by submission but Somewhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Amitri.
Somewhere throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Somewhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Amitri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Somewhere flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Amitri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amitri, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Del Amitri!
Del Amitri wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 631 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Stutavic misses with a left hand #CL#
and Amitri counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Amitri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stutavic tries to work over Amitri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stutavic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amitri blocking some punches.
#TD#
Amitri lands a takedown into guard.
Stutavic trying to control the position.
#SU#
Amitri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stutavic, up you get!
Amitri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stutavic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stutavic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stutavic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amitri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stutavic misses with a double jab.
Amitri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dan Stutavic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stutavic misses the jab.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stutavic enables Amitri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stutavic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stutavic is looking to stand back up but Amitri counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stutavic. #REVB#
Amitri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stutavic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amitri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stutavic trying to hold on to Amitri's head to control him but Amitri postures up.
#SU#
Amitri decides to stand and escape the position.
Amitri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Amitri blocks a jab.
Stutavic digs a good body shot into Amitri's ribs.
Stutavic misses with a two punch combination.
Stutavic loads up on a big right hand but Amitri slips the punch.
Amitri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stutavic sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Amitri shoots in and bounces Stutavic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amitri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amitri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Stutavic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amitri lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Amitri stands and steps away. Stutavic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amitri tries a head kick but it misses.
Amitri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stutavic manages to avoid it.
Stutavic throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Amitri throws a jab when Stutavic was well out of range.
Stutavic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amitri moves away.
Amitri doesn't manage to clinch there - Stutavic circles away.
Stutavic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amitri.
Stutavic throws a series of punches but Amitri moves out of range. #CL#
Amitri clinches. #BC2#
Stutavic manages to break the clinch.
Amitri misses with a head kick.
Stutavic misses with a straight right.
Stutavic scores with the left hand. Amitri knows he should have avoided that one.
Dan Stutavic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Amitri does no damage.
Stutavic scores with a one two! Amitri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Amitri tries to close the distance and clinch but Stutavic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amitri shoots in for a double leg but Stutavic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stutavic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Stutavic there.
A jab from Stutavic finds it's way through Amitri's defenses.
Amitri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Amitri gets a double leg takedown into Stutavic's guard.
Amitri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amitri postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stutavic being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Stutavic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Amitri won't allow Stutavic to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stutavic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stutavic trying to keep a closed guard but Amitri is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amitri tries to clinch up but Stutavic circles away and keeps his distance.
Amitri ducks right into an uppercut from Stutavic.
Amitri slips a jab from Stutavic.
Amitri walks into a left hand.
Stutavic throws a head kick but Amitri moves out of range.
Stutavic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amitri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stutavic works the jab nicely.
Stutavic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Stutavic scores with a jab to the head.
Stutavic throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Amitri drives through with a takedown into Stutavic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stutavic is striking from the bottom but Amitri uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amitri tries to pass to full mount but Stutavic defends it.
Stutavic is in trouble now - Amitri has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Stutavic reaches up to try and pull Amitri in and control his posture, but Amitri latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Stutavic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Del Amitri!
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