Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 57: Peterson v Mogg
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses the body punch
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Amodei feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Amodei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Amodei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Amodei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Amodei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Amodei moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amodei lands a head shot.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Amodei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rebel Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei. #KD#
Smith lands a left and a right that send Amodei crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Amodei is rocked!
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Amodei seems to have recovered his senses.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Amodei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amodei.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith is looking to wear down Amodei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rebel Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei'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.#R2#
Smith throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Amodei.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Smith takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amodei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Amodei lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amodei finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Smith throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith checks a low kick from Amodei.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Smith lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Amodei passes into half guard. #REVR#
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #ES#
Smith kicks Amodei off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith thuds a left hand into Amodei's body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei slips under a jab.#T4#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Jab from Amodei.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Smith throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Amodei.
Smith misses with a hook.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a combination
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.#TD2#
Amodei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amodei showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Amodei sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Amodei pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controlling the position for now.
Smith is pressing down on Amodei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amodei prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Amodei moves into full guard. #T4#
Amodei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Amodei to follow him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giuseppe Amodei.
Well Smith 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rebel Smith!
Our winner, Rebel Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson shoots in and bounces Amodei off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson distracts Amodei with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amodei's head.
Henderson preventing the sweep.
Henderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson throws a strike but Amodei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Henderson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Amodei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amodei won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Amodei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Henderson 's belly button to the back.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amodei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Henderson throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Henderson throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Henderson .
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Amodei with the inside leg kick.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
Amodei throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range. #T4#
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Henderson moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henderson ! But no joy.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Amodei.
Henderson lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Henderson 's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Amodei circles away easily
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amodei feints and then cracks Henderson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei catches Henderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson moves out of range as Amodei throws a body kick.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Henderson 's head back. #T1#
Amodei motions for Henderson to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Amodei drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henderson is pushing Amodei's head away, looking to escape. Amodei manages to hold on to the position though.
Amodei tries to advance to mount but Henderson denies him. #T2#
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Amodei drags him back down.
Henderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Henderson is not content to let Amodei control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Amodei here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Amodei gets caught flat footed, as Henderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet. #T4#
Amodei wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei has control of Henderson 's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Henderson stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson being controlled here momentarily.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Amodei is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
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#
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice sprawl there from Amodei as Henderson shoots in.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.#BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Amodei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lunges at Henderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Henderson 's hand.
Ryan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson checks a leg kick.
Jab from Amodei.#T1#
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson leaves Amodei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Amodei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Amodei fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
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!
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amodei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Amodei tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Henderson drives through with a takedown into Amodei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Amodei looking for subs off his back but Henderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Amodei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Henderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Amodei's thigh. Amodei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Henderson is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amodei does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amodei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVR#

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amodei, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Elkins throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Elkins.
A shot to the liver by Elkins. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elkins just manages to avoid it.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Elkins swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Elkins.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins cracks Amodei with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Elkins misses the target.
Amodei throws a low kick but Elkins moves out of range easily.
Elkins swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range. #T1#
Amodei jabs Elkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Elkins moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Elkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elkins misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Elkins slips a straight right by Amodei.
Elkins throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amodei takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Elkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amodei tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkins misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Elkins moves his leg out of the way.
Elkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.#T2#
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Amodei throws a hook but Elkins avoids it easily.
Elkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elkins momentarily.
Good exchange - Elkins coming out on top.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Elkins.
Dylan Elkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Elkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the cage and back into range.
Elkins throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.#CL#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Elkins controls the action.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elkins.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Elkins.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elkins's elbow.
Elkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
Amodei lands a head kick. Elkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Amodei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins slips under a jab.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Elkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Elkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Amodei advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amodei passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.#T4#
Elkins is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Amodei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Elkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Elkins shrugs it off.
Elkins can't escape the position.
Amodei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elkins tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elkins is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei avoids the attempt from Elkins to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elkins really wants to buck Amodei off and get back to his feet.
Amodei prevents Elkins from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkins.
Elkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Amodei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Jab from Elkins.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
letting Elkins counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Elkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Elkins scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dylan Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elkins stuns Amodei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei works over Elkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Elkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Amodei throws a hook but Elkins avoids it easily.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Elkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Elkins lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Elkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
Elkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Elkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elkins throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkins lands with a shot to the body.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Elkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elkins connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elkins is out of range.
Elkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkins connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkins checks a leg kick.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Elkins thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elkins blocks a jab.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Elkins - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Elkins.
Elkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins connects with a crisp jab.
Elkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elkins trying to get back to full guard but Amodei takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Elkins tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.#T4#
Amodei manages to capitalize on a mistake by Elkins to take his back!#SUB#
Amodei has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Elkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elkins trying to control here.
Amodei prevents Elkins from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei prevents Elkins from improving his position.
Elkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dylan Elkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei lands with a cross.
Elkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Elkins checks a leg kick.
Elkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Elkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elkins misses the jab.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Amodei shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins wants to get back to his feet but Amodei passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Amodei works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Elkins is working to get back to half guard.
Elkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Elkins wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.
Elkins tries to control the position but Amodei now has his back.
Elkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Amodei's guard. Nice work there by Elkins.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amodei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkins's guard. #REVR##T2#
Elkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Elkins working a defensive guard but Amodei passes into half guard.
Amodei is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Elkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Elkins is squirming around nicely.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.#T3#
Amodei trying to control but Elkins is having none of it.
Elkins working to try and regain half guard.
Elkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elkins stops Amodei from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Elkins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amodei wants to control but Elkins is keeping him busy.
Elkins wants to improve his position but Amodei is controlling well.
Elkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Elkins is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Amodei keeps Dismantle at a distance using the push kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Dismantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei checks a low kick from Dismantle.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
Dismantle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle checks a low kick from Amodei.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs. #T1#
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle swinging wildly here.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Dismantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a straight left. #T2#
Dismantle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a right hand
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Amodei should have avoided that one.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dismantle keeping control of the position. #T3#
Dismantle is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Dismantle is trying to maintain the position but Amodei is very close to passing his half guard.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Dismantle is working away.
Amodei prevents Dismantle from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei is trying to control. Dismantle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dismantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dismantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dismantle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amodei doesn't seem phased though.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the ropes and back into range.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dismantle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle with a nice cross.
Amodei tries to bum rush Dismantle with a series of wild strikes but Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Dismantle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.#T1#
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Dismantle steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei jabs at Dismantle's body.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Dismantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amodei. Amodei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Dismantle moved out of range.
Dismantle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle throws a big counter combination but Amodei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Amodei tries to move into range but Dismantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dismantle wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Dismantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dismantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Dismantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter with a clinch but Dismantle shakes him off and moves away.
Dismantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dismantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
Dismantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Dismantle.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily. #T3#
Amodei throws a low kick but Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Amodei misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Dismantle's head back.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dismantle doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle misses with the combination. #T4#
Dismantle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Dismantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle works Amodei's body with a nice hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Amodei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Dismantle throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Amodei's knee but Amodei avoids it well.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dismantle quickly recovers to half guard.
Dismantle is looking to get back to is feet but Amodei passes into side control.
Amodei working away.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Dismantle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dismantle being controlled for a moment.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dismantle wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Amodei seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dismantle is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
Denisov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov is looking to counter punch.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Denisov blocks the leg kick.
Amodei sizes up Denisov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Denisov does no damage. #TD#
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Denisov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amodei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei is trying to get back to half guard.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Denisov grinds an elbow into Amodei's temple.
Denisov 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.
Denisov working the body and head with strikes.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amodei is looking to control Denisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amodei avoid being mounted?
Amodei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov lands a couple of digs.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Denisov preventing the sweep. #SU#
Denisov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denisov tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denisov's hands.
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Denisov is predictable there #CL2#
and Amodei counters by clinching up.
Denisov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov seems keen to control Amodei's posture.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##ES#
Denisov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Denisov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Denisov's leg but Denisov calmly moves out of range.
Denisov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Amodei gets caught napping as Denisov dives in and scores a takedown. Amodei manages to retain guard.
Amodei working a defensive guard here.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Denisov checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Amodei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Amodei throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Amodei scores with a decent looking hook.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei throws a head kick but Denisov moves out of range.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Denisov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denisov. Denisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Denisov's head.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Amodei there.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Denisov with that takedown attempt.
Denisov blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amodei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Amodei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei tries to work over Denisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denisov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Denisov avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Denisov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Amodei pushes Denisov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Denisov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Denisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denisov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.#T3#
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Denisov misses.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov blocks a low kick nicely.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Denisov shoots for a takedown but Amodei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Denisov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Denisov wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Denisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Denisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Denisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Amodei finds it's way through Denisov's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Denisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Denisov tries to avoid it.
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Denisov moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Denisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amodei.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.
Denisov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Denisov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Denisov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei is looking to slow Denisov down with leg kicks.
Amodei fails with the takedown.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Denisov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Denisov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Denisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Amodei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Denisov regains guard immediately.
Denisov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Amodei pushes down on Denisov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Denisov defending well.
Denisov trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Denisov keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Amodei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denisov's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
After the fight, Giuseppe Amodei was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 29: McWrestler v Kanaani 2
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Fortythree's knee but Fortythree avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Amodei. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Fortythree sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.#CL2#
Fortythree has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #TD2#
Fortythree manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Amodei is having none of it.
Fortythree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amodei is one step ahead there.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fortythree pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Amodei is having none of it.
Fortythree is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amodei pushes down on Fortythree's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amodei is thwarting Fortythree's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fortythree wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Fortythree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortythree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amodei shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortythree sprawls well. He's pushed Amodei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortythree avoided it.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3##CL#
Amodei clinches up with Fortythree and pushes him back against the cage.
Amodei digs a right hand into Fortythree's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortythree's gas tank.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
Fortythree struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands. #TD2#
Fortythree jumps into guard, dragging Amodei to the mat. #SUB2#
Fortythree looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amodei has picked Fortythree up and slammed him! Fortythree can't keep hold of the triangle and Amodei manages to pass to side control!
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fortythree tries to buck Amodei off but Amodei is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree manages to work his way to half guard, despite Amodei's best efforts.
Fortythree won't allow Amodei to pass to mount. #T4##SUB#
Amodei is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amodei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Amodei sizes up Fortythree with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Amodei.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei throws a low kick but Fortythree avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Fortythree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Amodei misses with a hook to the body
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Amodei shoots and misses
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Fortythree avoids it.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amodei tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amodei slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortythree slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Fortythree does it's job there.
Fortythree scores with a hook.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Amodei throws a combination that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Fortythree.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries for a takedown but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter by clinching up but Fortythree breaks away and moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a body shot
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Fortythree's leg. Fortythree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortythree lands with a right hand.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortythree avoided it.
Fortythree throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amodei throws the left hand but Fortythree avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Fortythree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Amodei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei motions for Fortythree to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Fortythree fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortythree.
Some bone on bone action there as Fortythree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortythree fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
A bone on bone clash there as Fortythree blocks the leg kick.
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortythree doesn't seem bothered though.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortythree throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortythree now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fortythree circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range. #T3#
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Fortythree checks it
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.#T4#
Amodei works Fortythree's body with a nice hook.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Fortythree tries to move into range but Amodei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
A low kick from Amodei misses
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortythree. That snapped Amodei's head back.
Amodei throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a hook
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Fortythree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortythree jabs Amodei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortythree checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortythree 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
After the big win, One Fortythree made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei throws a push kick but Toivonen slaps the foot to one side.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Amodei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Amodei tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Amodei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toivonen pinned against the cage. Toivonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amodei is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toivonen's sensitive parts.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it. #T1#
Amodei misses with a straight right. #KD#
Toivonen cracks Amodei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Toivonen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Amodei to stand back up!#ROC#Amodei is rocked!
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Amodei jumps back.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Toivonen.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amodei seems to have recovered his senses.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Toivonen avoids it.
Amodei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Toivonen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Amodei. Amodei tries to recover but Toivonen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Amodei lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 19: Ihantala v Motts
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Meat Boy pushes Amodei up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei gets through Meat Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amodei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meat Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Meat Boy pushes Amodei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Amodei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meat Boy checks a leg kick.
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meat Boy swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Meat Boy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Meat Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Meat Boy has managed to clinch.
Meat Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei is trying to drag Meat Boy to the mat but Meat Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meat Boy gets underhooks to prevent Amodei's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meat Boy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meat Boy lands a left hand.
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!
Meat Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Meat Boy backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Meat Boy fails to land.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meat Boy is defending well.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Meat Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Meat Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Meat Boy drives through and clinches with Amodei against the cage.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amodei cracks Meat Boy with a nice body shot.#T2#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei cracks Meat Boy with a nice body shot.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Meat Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meat Boy scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Meat Boy pushes Amodei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meat Boy throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Meat Boy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Meat Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Meat Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Meat Boy.
A shot to the liver by Amodei. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meat Boy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Meat Boy's head back. #T3#
Meat Boy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amodei.
Meat Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amodei moves in looking to clinch but Meat Boy pushes him off.#KD2#
Meat Boy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Amodei sprawling to the canvas! Amodei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meat Boy finish him?! #ROC2#Amodei is rocked!#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is getting worse.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Meat Boy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Amodei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei is holding his hands too far apart here. Meat Boy throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amodei is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
After the big win, Super Meat Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 13: Gustavsson v Svyatogor
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Denisov off the cage and back into range.
Denisov connects with the punch.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Denisov pulls guard successfully.
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Denisov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Denisov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Amodei seems keen to control Denisov's posture.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov looking to pass the guard.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov throws an elbow that misses. Amodei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denisov's guard. Nice move by Amodei!#REVB#
Denisov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei stands up out of Denisov's guard for a moment - Denisov manages to land a nice upkick.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov is wriggling around but Amodei manages to pass to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control. Denisov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amodei is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Denisov landing rabbit punches to the side of Amodei's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Denisov 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.
Denisov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Amodei passes Denisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denisov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Denisov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amodei swivels and escapes.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Denisov steps away.#TD#
Denisov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amodei gets back to full guard.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov works over Amodei with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denisov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Amodei is trying to control but can't.
Denisov is keen to just control but Amodei is a slippery customer.#T1#
Amodei taking some punishment here, with Denisov in his half guard.
Denisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denisov lands a nice short elbow.
Denisov prevents Amodei from improving his position.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Denis Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denisov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Denisov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Amodei has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Denisov manages to get his head free but now Amodei has transitioned to an armbar! Denisov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Amodei! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Amodei slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Bianchi only half commits.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bianchi just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bianchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Bianchi digs a right hand into Amodei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amodei's gas tank.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Bianchi.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Bianchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi throws a head punch that misses.
Bianchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Amodei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Amodei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well.
Amodei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bianchi!
Amodei trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bianchi is trying to escape the mount.
Bianchi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bianchi is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Bianchi wants to get back to full guard but Amodei has mounted him!
Bianchi is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Bianchi tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
Bianchi is trying to reverse the position but instead Amodei has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Bianchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bianchi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Amodei off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bianchi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Amodei.
Bianchi is trying to break free.
Amodei tries to keep control of the position but Bianchi is staying busy.#T4##SUB#
Bianchi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bianchi tries to escape but Amodei has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bianchi turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.
Bianchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bianchi moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Bianchi's knee but Bianchi avoids it well.
Bianchi tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Good work by Bianchi as he checks the leg kick.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Bianchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bianchi. That did some damage!
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bianchi checks it well.
Bianchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bianchi connects with a high kick.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range. #TD#
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bianchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Bianchi is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bianchi makes his way to full guard, as Amodei worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Bianchi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amodei has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bianchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bianchi is looking for a triangle but Amodei pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bianchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bianchi with the active half guard here but Amodei passes nicely into side control.
Amodei trying to control the position but Bianchi is working away.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bianchi being controlled for a moment.
Bianchi is looking for a sweep.
Bianchi looks to move to half guard but instead Amodei has passed into mount! Damn!
Amodei seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bianchi is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Bianchi tries to improve his position but Amodei has taken his back! Amodei has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bianchi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Amodei pushes Bianchi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giuseppe Amodei!
A less than humble Giuseppe Amodei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Lorenzo Bianchi had this to say: 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu dives in for a single leg takedown but Amodei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Suluhu's head back.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it.
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Amodei sprawls well.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Suluhu checks it.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suluhu just manages to avoid it.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suluhu keeps Amodei at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Suluhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Amodei, which made it look bad.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amodei rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amodei. Suluhu shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
And Suluhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Amodei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amodei will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Amodei scores with a takedown into Suluhu's guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Suluhu keeps moving.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Amodei is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suluhu is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu wants to stand but Amodei is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amodei controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amodei misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a good low kick that Amodei was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Amodei slips under a jab.#CL#
Amodei pushes Suluhu up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Suluhu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Amodei can't fight it off and eventually Suluhu manages to take the fight to the floor. Amodei looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suluhu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suluhu trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Suluhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suluhu trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Suluhu looking to sit in guard and control but Amodei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Suluhu wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei stops Suluhu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Suluhu swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
Suluhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Amodei is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Amodei misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suluhu.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Amodei lands with a slapping head kick.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown. Suluhu fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amodei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Suluhu wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him.
Amodei is standing up over Suluhu. Suluhu looks to escape but Amodei dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei tries to advance to mount but Suluhu denies him.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amodei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suluhu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suluhu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amodei is fending him off so far but Suluhu persists. Nope, Amodei circles away and we're back to standing.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amodei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Amodei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Suluhu down.
Amodei takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Amodei feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suluhu scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Amodei scores with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a body kick.#T2#
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Suluhu slips a jab from Amodei.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei connects with a body shot.#T3#
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Amodei. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suluhu misses with an uppercut.
Amodei tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amodei but Amodei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.
Sor throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Sor throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei scores with a hook.
Sor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sor connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Sor.
Sor misses with a two punch combination.
Sor tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Amodei avoids a kick to the body.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Sor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sor. That's going to slow Amodei down.
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!
Sor misses the jab.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Sor.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Sor.
As Sor backs away, Amodei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sor.
Sor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sor tries to clinch up.
As Sor backs away, Amodei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Sor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Amodei. #CL2#
Sor drives through and clinches with Amodei against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor.
Sor misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amodei gets through Sor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sor lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor.
Amodei tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amodei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Sor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Amodei scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei gets through Sor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amodei lands a body shot.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Sor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Sor blocks a body shot from Amodei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Sor.
Amodei misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sor misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor lands a right hand.
Sor just leaning against Amodei, taking a breather.
Sor misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Sor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sor blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Sor.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sor.
Sor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sor misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Sor is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Sor.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Sor.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sor.
Sor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sor misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sor tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Sor.
Amodei tries a body shot but Sor blocks it.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Sor blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saenchai Sor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sor avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Saenchai Sor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Sor's shoulder, as Sor tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei throws a body punch but Sor moves out of range.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Sor.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Sor moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei throws a shot to the body.
Sor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
A big left from Sor misses.
Sor misses the shot to the body.
Sor slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Sor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amodei connects with a right hand. Sor shakes it off.
Amodei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Sor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Sor throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sor throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Sor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sor lunges at Amodei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amodei's hand.
Sor tries to clinch up.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Sor manages to avoid it.
Sor moves to clinch but Amodei breaks away
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sor.
Sor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sor misses with a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Sor lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Saenchai Sor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sor tries to clinch up.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Amodei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sor holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sor wants to control but Amodei passes easily into half guard.
Amodei is trying to control the action in half guard but Sor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sor pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Amodei stands and throws Sor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sor can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sor stops Amodei from passing to mount.
Sor is looking to regain half guard here but Amodei keeps moving and retains side control.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amodei advances nicely into full mount.
Sor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amodei is thwarting Sor's attempts to control the position.
Sor wants to get back to full guard.
Sor is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Sor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amodei's head.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Sor connects with a solid leg kick.
Sor misses with a looping right.
Sor is looking to score with low kicks.
Sor checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sor moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei shoots in for a double leg but Sor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Sor lands with a kick to the temple. Amodei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Amodei misses.
Sor moves out of range of the strikes.
Sor flicks out a counter leg kick but Amodei steps away.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Sor.#T1#
A combination from Sor does no damage.
Sor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amodei.
Amodei lands a jab to Sor's midsection.
Sor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sor connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
Sor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sor moves to clinch but Amodei breaks away
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sor takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sor throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Sor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Sor throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Sor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Sor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Sor tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Sor wants to clinch.
Sor staying out of range there.
Sor throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Sor avoids it.
Sor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Sor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sor.
Amodei throws a body punch but Sor moves out of range.
Sor misses with a low kick.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Sor.
Sor stuns Amodei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sor.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sor.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Sor is out of range.
Sor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sor pushes Amodei away with a front kick.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Sor's head but Sor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Sor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amodei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sor is able to avoid easily.
Amodei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Sor.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sor was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei walks into a jab.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Sor.
Sor tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Sor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei is looking to slow Sor down with leg kicks.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Sor checks it.
Amodei misses with a hook. Sor ducked under it nicely.

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Day throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch.
Amodei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
A short right from Day.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Day.
Day lands a left hand.
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!
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
A short left from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei. #T1#
Amodei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amodei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a low kick.
Amodei cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
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!
Day lands with a cross.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Amodei, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Amodei against the cage but Amodei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amodei stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.#T3#
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
A slapping body kick lands there for Day.
Day looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands a jab to the nose.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Day walks into a jab.#T4#
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amodei as he jumps to the side.
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!
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Amodei misses with a low kick. #CL#
Day moves into the clinch.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei cracks Day with an open hand slap.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head. #TD#
Day shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amodei's guard.
Day stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Day wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Day content to stall in guard here.
Day 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei pulls Day in to control the position. #SUB2#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Day stays in close to Amodei's body and controls the position.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Amodei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
It appears Day was looking to counter with a kick there.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is looking to chop away at Amodei's legs.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Day trying to control the position but Amodei is working away.
Amodei being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Day throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Day tries to score with some ground and pound. Amodei controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amodei keeps working.
Amodei is looking for a sweep.
Amodei gets back to half guard.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Day looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amodei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amodei keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Amodei, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Amodei against the cage but Amodei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day misses with a straight right.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Day.
Day shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down. #T1#
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Amodei throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei is looking to clinch.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.#T2#
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Day.
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Day instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands a body punch in the clinch.
Day is leaning against Amodei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day lands a right hand.
Amodei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Amodei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amodei pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Day lands an uppercut.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Amodei.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Day working aggressively here.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Day.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Day has picked Amodei up - he's going for a ride! Day dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the action here.#T4#
Amodei is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amodei missing with punches from the bottom.
Amodei is looking to improve his position.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!
After the big win, Mikey Day made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGEâ„¢ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 870 Dinapoli vs. Kawamata
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Amodei throws a leg kick but Gorge checks it.
A low kick from Amodei is predictable there
and Gorge counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Gorge throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Gorge throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
and Gorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gorge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Gorge scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei works Gorge's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Amodei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gorge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amodei throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Gorge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gorge misses with a series of wild punches.
Amodei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Gorge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gorge throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Gorge throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorge's knee momentarily.
Gorge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Gorge keeps Amodei at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Gorge swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Gorge throws a body kick that misses
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge lands a nice looking body kick.
Gorge checks a low kick from Amodei.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gorge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Gorge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Gorge lands with a kick to the temple. Amodei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gorge lands a lovely overhand right.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge lands a head shot.
Gorge defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge misses with a hook
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gorge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge tries a quick counter leg kick but Amodei is wise to it.
Amodei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei is looking to counter punch.
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Gorge with an uppercut!
Gorge misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge 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.#R2#
Gorge lunges at Amodei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amodei's hand.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Gorge takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Gorge lands with a right hand.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge misses with a body punch
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Gorge off the cage and back into range.
Amodei defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.#T1#
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Gorge throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei jabs at Gorge's body.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge cracks Amodei with an open hand slap.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gorge counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amodei won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gorge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amodei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Amodei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gorge wants to stand and escape but Amodei is having none of it.
Gorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVB#
Amodei wants to sweep here but Gorge controlling him for the moment.
Gorge throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely.
Amodei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gorge throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely. #T4#
Gorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gorge preventing the sweep.
Gorge is standing up over Amodei. Amodei looks to escape but Gorge dives into side control.
Gorge throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Amodei trying to remain calm as Gorge controls from the top position.
Amodei is looking for a sweep.
Gorge working the ground and pound.
Gorge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Gorge misses the body punch
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorge slips a straight right by Amodei.
Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorge throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a takedown
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gorge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Gorge misses with a hook
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gorge drops his hands momentarily and Amodei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorge's sensitive parts.
Gorge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Gorge is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Amodei misses with a hook.
Gorge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei throws a leg kick
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gorge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Gorge misses
and Amodei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorge punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei tries to clinch
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gorge misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Gorge 's knee.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorge swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Gorge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Gorge settles back down.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorge.
Amodei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Gorge misses.
Decent striking displayed by Amodei there.
Good leg kick by Gorge.
A jab lands there for Gorge.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
Well Gorge 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
After the fight, Tempe Gorge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Picklesbly misses with a double jab.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Picklesbly's head back.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Picklesbly misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Picklesbly's knee momentarily.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picklesbly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amodei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amodei lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Picklesbly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Amodei scores with a hook.
Picklesbly misses with a hook.
Picklesbly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amodeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amodei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Picklesbly connects with a body shot.
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Picklesbly throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Amodei misses with a low kick as Picklesbly jumps back.
Picklesbly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Picklesbly finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Picklesbly closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the ropes.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Picklesbly works on Amodei's body with a couple of short punches.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Amodei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow. #T3#
Picklesbly lands a body shot.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Amodei 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Picklesbly lands a right hand.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picklesbly.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Picklesbly. #BC2#
Picklesbly breaks the clinch.
Picklesbly keeps the fight on the outside.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Picklesbly wants to clinch.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Amodei misses
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picklesbly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amodei with a body shot.#T4#
Picklesbly looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amodei slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei slips a jab from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Picklesbly blocks a low kick nicely.
Picklesbly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei fails with the takedown
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Picklesbly punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picklesbly. Picklesbly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picklesbly.#CL2#
Picklesbly takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Amodei.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Amodei.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Picklesbly manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Picklesbly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amodei with a body shot.#T1#
Picklesbly misses with a straight right.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei is looking to clinch.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amodei's head backwards.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch
and Amodei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amodei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Picklesbly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Picklesbly throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picklesbly misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Amodei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amodei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amodei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picklesbly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Picklesbly counter with a right hand. #T3#
Amodei stuns Picklesbly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Picklesbly misses.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
letting Picklesbly counter with a right hand.
Amodei lands with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly throws a leg kick
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei. #T4#
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Picklesbly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Picklesbly lunges at Amodei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amodei's hand.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
And Amodei counters with a quick kick to the body but Picklesbly blocks it.
Amodei defending well as Picklesbly loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Picklesbly's front leg but catches the back leg as Picklesbly tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly walks into a stiff left hand from Amodei.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Amodei wants to slow Picklesbly down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Picklesbly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei with a hook.
Picklesbly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amodei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picklesbly in his tracks.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picklesbly.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Picklesbly closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the ropes.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amodei or not.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picklesbly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands. #T2#
Amodei blocks the elbow strike.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei blocks an elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly pushes Amodei back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picklesbly trying to land knees to the body.
Picklesbly lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Picklesbly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Picklesbly trying to land knees to the body.
Picklesbly lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Picklesbly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is working Amodei over against the ropes.
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Picklesbly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Picklesbly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei cracks Picklesbly with a nice body shot.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amodei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picklesbly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Picklesbly blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Amodei. #BC2#
Picklesbly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei with a hook.
Picklesbly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picklesbly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Amodei's body.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the leg kick from Amodei.
Picklesbly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Amodei throws a hook but Picklesbly blocks it.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Picklesbly's head.
Picklesbly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amodei doesn't seem bothered though.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Picklesbly just manages to avoid it.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Picklesbly throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
I think Picklesbly 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Picklesbly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 856 Bathory vs. Ho Joy
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amodei has time to react.
Amodei closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Amodei pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Kowalczyk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Kowalczyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick. #T1#
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Kowalczyk catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Kowalczyk catches Amodei right on the button with a cross.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalczyk should have avoided that one.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalczyk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Amodei lands a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amodeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kowalczyk tries to buck Amodei off but Amodei is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kowalczyk is not content to let Amodei control the position.
Kowalczyk is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalczyk keeps working.
Kowalczyk is looking to reverse the position.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalczyk keeps working.
Amodei gets to mount! Kowalczyk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Amodei is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amodei controlling from the full mount.
Kowalczyk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalczyk is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kowalczyk. That's going to slow Amodei down.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalczyk can do to turn this around?
Amodei lands a jab.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Kowalczyk avoided it.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei misses with a hook to the body
and Kowalczyk counters with an inside leg kick.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Kowalczyk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amodei finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalczyk's head.
That kick from Kowalczyk tenderised Amodei's leg. Amodei is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Amodei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kowalczyk connects with a jab.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalczyk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
Kowalczyk throws a solid leg kick but Amodei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kowalczyk.
A low kick from Kowalczyk misses
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Kowalczyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Amodei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kowalczyk's half guard.
Kowalczyk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kowalczyk controlling the position.#T2#
Amodei trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Kowalczyk is keeping the position.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Amodei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalczyk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amodei has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalczyk's legs - danger averted.
Amodei advances position into side control!#T3#
Amodei trying to control the action but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is trying to improve his position.
Amodei wants to control but Kowalczyk is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kowalczyk!
Kowalczyk can't escape the position.
Kowalczyk is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei takes Kowalczyk's back. #SUB#
Kowalczyk fending off the submission attempt from Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kowalczyk lands the left hand.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
As Kowalczyk backs away, Amodei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Amodei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk thinks about the counter body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalczyk 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Amodei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Kowalczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amodei on the side of the head.
Kowalczyk avoids a kick to the body.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amodei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
Kowalczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Amodei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalczyk.
Mordechai Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalczyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Amodei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kowalczyk throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei tests Kowalczyk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalczyk flicks out a counter leg kick but Amodei steps away.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalczyk is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.
Amodei motions for Kowalczyk to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.#T4#
Kowalczyk throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Kowalczyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Amodei.
Kowalczyk digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordechai Kowalczyk.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 846 Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Jain misses with a looping right.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
and Jain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Jain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain staying out of range there.
Jain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses with a hook.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Amodei moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Jain misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Jain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amodei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Amodei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amodei has managed to get both his arms back between Jain's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Amodei trying to move into half guard but instead Jain has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jain wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Jain looking to pass the guard.
Amodei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Jain tries to free his leg and advance position but Amodei is retaining full guard.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Amodei is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Amodei throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jain uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amodei is trying to control Jain's posture but Jain avoids it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei is not content to let Jain control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amodei manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain wants to free his trapped foot but Amodei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Jain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jain.
Jain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Jain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Jain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jain lands a body shot.
Amodei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei with the inside leg kick.
Jain misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a good low kick that Jain was not able to check.
Amodei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Moganesh Jain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Jain's leg but Jain calmly moves out of range.
Jain moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Jain throws a counter combo.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Jain's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Jain tries to counter it with a takedown but Amodei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jain misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
letting Jain counter with a right hand.
Jain walks into a left hand. #T2#
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Jain checks it
enabling Jain to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei throws the left hand but Jain avoids the punch easily.
Amodei is looking to slow Jain down with leg kicks.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Jain swinging wildly here.
Jain avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Jain misses with a looping left.#T3#
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Jain throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a hook
and Jain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Jain throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Jain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jain lands a left hand.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Jain tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei is looking for a takedown.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Jain avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
Jain lands a right hand.
Jain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Jain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #T4#
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jain.
Amodei thumps Jain with a low kick.
Jain lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Jain misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Jain throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Jain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Jain misses.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Jain moved away.
Amodei throws a low kick but Jain avoids it.
Jain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jain misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei moves out of range as Jain strikes.#TD#
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jain wants to control the action here but instead Amodei manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Jain is looking to improve his position but Amodei isn't that keen on the idea.
Jain tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amodei wants to take Jain's back here but Jain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jain is trying to escape the mount.
Jain has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Amodei.
Jain wants to control his opponent's hands but Amodei gets his hands free.
Will Amodei go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Jain tries to roll but Amodei sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei wants to control but Jain manages to buck him off and is now in Amodei's guard! Nice work there by Jain!
Jain wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jain won't allow Amodei to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jain is sitting in close to Amodei's body. Amodei has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Amodei.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Narz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Narz thows a leg kick but Amodei checks it
and Amodei counters with an outside leg kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot
and Narz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Narz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Narz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Narz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Amodei has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
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!
Narz slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amodei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz lands a shoulder strike.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Narz gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Narz gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Narz backwards.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Narz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amodei as Narz tries to tie him up.
Narz is trying to break the clinch but Amodei is controlling him.
Narz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz scores with a shoulder strike.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Narz takes a shot to the head.
Narz is leaning against Amodei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Narz.
Narz misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Narz misses with some punches.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Narz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narz.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Narz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Narz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Narz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Narz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Narz checks a low kick from Amodei.
Narz throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narz.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Narz backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Narz connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Narz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Narz is predictable there
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Narz misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with an outside leg kick.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Narz moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Narz lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Narz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Amodei misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Narz saw that one coming.
It looked like Narz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narz.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Narz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Narz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz dominated that round.
That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Narz throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narz misses with the head strike.
Narz swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Narz manages to break the clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Narz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Narz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Narz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Narz is out of range.
Amodei swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Narz's head but Narz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Narz. Amodei shrugs it off though.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Narz lands a front kick.
Narz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Amodei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Narz blocks a low kick nicely.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Narz with a nice cross.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Narz.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Narz lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Narz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Narz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narz 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Peter Narz is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz lands a body shot.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narz.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz avoids a kick to the body.
Narz throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narz slips a jab from Amodei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Narz misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Narz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Narz with a nice calf kick.
Narz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Narz is out of range.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narz.
Amodei misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Narz.
Narz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Narz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.#CL#
Narz drives through and clinches with Amodei against the cage.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Narz.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Narz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Narz manages to break the clinch.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Narz is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Narz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.#T4#
Narz doesn't manage to clinch there - Amodei circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Narz is out of range.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Narz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Narz saw that one coming.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Narz throws a low kick, looking for Amodei's leg but Amodei calmly moves out of range.
Amodei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Amodei feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Narz momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz with a nice cross.
Narz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Narz.
Narz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Narz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Narz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Narz throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narz throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Narz.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Narz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Amodei.#TD2#
Amodei scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Narz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amodei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amodei's back!
Amodei just trying to survive but Narz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Amodei tries to escape but Narz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Narz looking for the choke but no joy.
Narz trying to control momentarily.
Peter Narz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Narz is trying to stick to Amodei's back but Amodei is turning into Narz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Narz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Amodei.
Narz wants to stand but Amodei is controlling the position.
Narz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Narz is working hard here to advance position.
Narz wants to improve his position but instead Amodei has moved into half guard.
Narz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Narz wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Narz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Amodei won't allow Narz to pass to mount. #T2#
Amodei makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amodei.#SU#
Narz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Amodei throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narz. That's going to slow Amodei down.
Amodei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
Narz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei cracks Narz with an open hand slap.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Narz.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Narz. Narz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Amodei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Narz as he jumps to the side.
Narz misses with a looping right.
Narz misses with a double jab
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Narz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amodei lands a really nice looking cross but Narz seems unphased.
Amodei slips a straight right by Narz.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Narz throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Narz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Narz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amodei is able to avoid easily.
Narz throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei tries to move into range but Narz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Amodei bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Narz throws Amodei to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nice shot by Amodei.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Narz throws out the jab.
Narz wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Narz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Narz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Nice cross by Narz.
Narz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Narz is looking to slow Amodei down with leg kicks.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei tries a quick counter leg kick but Narz is wise to it.
Narz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Narz throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Narz saw it coming and moves away.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Narz with the inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narz 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
Peter Narz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 824 Mumu 3.0 vs. Reinikain
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Nordskov 's knee.
Nordskov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amodei backs up against the cage.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nordskov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Donk. Nordskov catches Amodei right on the button with a cross.
Amodei slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
Nordskov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordskov throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Nordskov misses with a double jab.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Nordskov avoids it with no problem.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Nordskov.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a right hand to the body.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range. #T1#
Nordskov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Jab by Nordskov.
Amodei defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nordskov.
Nordskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Amodei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nordskov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amodei feints and then cracks Nordskov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nordskov down.
Nordskov moves forwards but Amodei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Amodei gets a clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei is leaning against Nordskov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Amodei.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Nice body punch from Amodei - that landed with a thud.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Nordskov lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Amodei.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Nordskov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Still in the clinch, Nordskov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordskovs head.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nordskov. #T4#
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Amodei.
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Amodei as the two fighters clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amodei moves out of range as Nordskov strikes.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Nordskov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Mads Nordskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amodei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nordskov misses with a double jab
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
No joy there for Amodei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Nordskov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nordskov. That did some damage!
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nordskov lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Nordskov throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Amodei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amodei thumps Nordskov with a low kick.
Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amodei slips a straight right by Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov misses with a left hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.#TD2#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Amodei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nordskov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Nordskov is not content to let Amodei control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordskov keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordskov looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordskov tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nordskov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Nordskov does no damage.
Nordskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nordskov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei is looking to slow Nordskov down with leg kicks.
Nordskov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov misses with a straight right.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Nordskov in a clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Amodei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Nordskov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei gets through Nordskov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amodei digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amodei blocking some punches.
A short left from Amodei.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Amodei lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Amodei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amodei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei uses his free foot to push down on Nordskov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nordskov.
Amodei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nordskov is looking to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amodei wants to take Nordskov's back here but Nordskov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Amodei moves to back control.
Good control from Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nordskov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nordskov staying busy and making it hard for Amodei to control.
Amodei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Amodei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amodei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Baigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baigan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baigan's knee momentarily.
Baigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baigan throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei swings for the body but Baigan moves out of range.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Baigan throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Baigan misses.
Baigan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei moves out of range as Baigan strikes.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Baigan.
Baigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei is looking to slow Baigan down with leg kicks.
Baigan misses the jab.#T1#
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei throws a jab when Baigan was well out of range.
Baigan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baigan throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Baigan connects with a crisp jab.
Baigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baigan just manages to avoid it.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Baigan is just out of range.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Baigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baigans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baigan throws out the jab.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baigan lands with a kick to the temple. Amodei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baigan checks a leg kick.
Baigan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baigan walks into a straight right hand from Amodei.
A bone on bone clash there as Baigan blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baigan checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baigan looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Baigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Baigan.
Baigan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Baigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Amodei gets a clinch.
Baigan blocking some punches.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Amodei moves into range and clinches up with Baigan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei. #BC2#
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Baigan just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A head kick from Baigan lands but Amodei takes it in his stride.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Baigan counters with a straight right hand.
Baigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei throws a body punch but Baigan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baigan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Baigan misses.
Nusrat Baigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Baigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Baigan.
Baigan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baigan on the side of the head.
Baigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
A leg kick checked by Baigan.
Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Baigan is out of range.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baigan moves away.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baigan.
A left and a right from Amodei both land. Nice combination.
Baigan misses with a wild combination.
Amodei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baigan connects with a high kick.
Baigan throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baigan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baigan 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Baigan moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Amodei clinches up against the cage.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei works on Baigan's body with a couple of short punches.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baigan's elbow. #BC2#
Baigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baigan misses with a body shot.
Baigan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Baigan misses with a two punch combination.
Baigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Baigan.
Baigan misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Baigan breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.#TD#
Amodei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baigan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Baigan.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Baigan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amodei trying to move into half guard but instead Baigan has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baigan preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baigan has passed into side control.
Baigan working away.
Amodei is trying to improve his position.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amodei is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baigan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Amodei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amodei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baigan controls Amodei momentarily but Amodei frees himself.
Amodei trying to control but Baigan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Baigan is keeping the position.
Amodei is pushing down on Baigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Amodei has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but Baigan defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei feints and then cracks Baigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baigan down.
Baigan throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Baigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baigan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Baigan misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Baigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Baigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
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!
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baigan fails to land. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Baigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Baigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Baigan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Baigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Baigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baigan's elbow.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Baigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
A short right from Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Baigan scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Baigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baigan or not.
Baigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Baigan on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei presses Baigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baigan prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baigan.
Amodei tries to work over Baigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baigan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Baigan breaks from the clinch.
Baigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Baigan's front leg but catches the back leg as Baigan tries to avoid it.
Baigan misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Baigan 's knee.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei is looking to slow Baigan down with leg kicks.
Baigan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Amodei clobbers Baigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Baigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Baigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nusrat Baigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baigan slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baigan can do to turn this around?
Baigan tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Baigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amodei wants to slow Baigan down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Baigan.
Amodei lands a body shot. #T4#
Baigan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baigan lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baigan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baigan misses with a looping right.
Amodei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baigan under the eye.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Baigan down.
Amodei jabs Baigan right on the nose. Baigan blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Baigan both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baigan misses with a body shot
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Baigan's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Amodei pushes Baigan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Baigan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei 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.

Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
Perkins throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amodei's head.
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Perkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkins is out of range.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amodei thuds a left hand into Perkins 's body.
Perkins checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei lands with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Amodei.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkins .
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins lands the left hand.
Perkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Perkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Amodei was looking to counter with a kick there.
Perkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Amodei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkins is out of range and Amodei settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Perkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Perkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei misses with a hook
enabling Perkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei connects with a leg kick.
Perkins misses with a left hand
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Perkins throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Amodei.
Amodei checks the leg kick.
Amodei tries to counter by clinching up but Perkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Good work by Perkins as he checks the leg kick.
Perkins throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Perkins .
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkins misses with a head kick.
A big right from Perkins misses.
Perkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkins misses with a looping left.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Perkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkins misses with a kick to the body.
Amodei lands a jab to Perkins 's midsection.
Amodei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei misses the body punch
and Perkins counters with a three punch combo that has Amodei backing up. Amodei nods at Perkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkins .
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkins . Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Perkins moved out of range nicely.
Perkins throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkins .
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Amodei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkins .
Perkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkins throws out the jab.
Perkins is looking to chop away at Amodei's legs.
Perkins looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Perkins misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Perkins misses the shot to the body.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkins .
Perkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Amodei.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkins .
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amodei thumps Perkins with a low kick.
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
Perkins 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Perkins avoids it.
Amodei backing away here, and Perkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Perkins as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Perkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Perkins throws out a powerful jab.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Perkins scores with a body shot.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
Perkins walks into a stiff left hand from Amodei.
Perkins closes the distance but Amodei moves to the side
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei connects with the punch.
Perkins defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Perkins loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Perkins looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkins is just out of range.
Perkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Perkins ducks down to avoid it.
Perkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amodei.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Perkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perkins avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkins throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perkins wants to land a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkins cracks Amodei with a good jab.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkins throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Perkins moved out of range.
Nice shot by Perkins .
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amodei lands a nice hook to Perkins 's body. Perkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Amodei is looking to clinch but Perkins is avoiding it.
Perkins unleashes a big counter combination but Amodei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Perkins misses.
Perkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkins .
Amodei cracks Perkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Perkins jumps back.
Perkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Perkins .
Some bone on bone action there as Perkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkins misses with a body punch
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei lands a jab.
Perkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Perkins does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkins is just out of range.
Perkins misses with a body kick.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Perkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perkins looks for the body kick but Amodei saw that one coming. #TD#
Amodei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perkins 's half guard.
Perkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkins is retaining full guard.
Perkins controlling Amodei's posture.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Perkins keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Perkins seems keen to control Amodei's posture.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Perkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkins misses with a low kick.
Perkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amodei scores with a jab.#TD#
Amodei gets a double leg takedown into Perkins 's guard.
Perkins is looking to stand back up but Amodei counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perkins . #REVB#
Perkins is not content to let Amodei control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins won't allow Amodei to pass to mount.
Amodei is thwarting Perkins 's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Perkins tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
Amodei is thwarting Perkins 's attempts to control the position.
Amodei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amodei is keen to just control but Perkins is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Perkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kai Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amodei trying to control but Perkins is working from the bottom.
Perkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Perkins 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Perkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
Perkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkins .
Perkins checks a leg kick.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkins swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Perkins throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.#T3#
Perkins tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkins 's hands.
Perkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Perkins misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Perkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Perkins .
Perkins cracks Amodei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Amodei shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkins sprawls well. He's pushed Amodei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perkins throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Perkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkins wants to land a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Perkins scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Perkins .
Perkins throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
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!
Perkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei throws the left hand but Perkins avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Amodei slams his shin into Perkins 's torso.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkins looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
A low kick from Amodei is predictable there
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Amodei blocks the leg kick.
Perkins misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkins takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkins can pounce on him.
Perkins throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Perkins .
Well Amodei 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Amodei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2021

#R1#
Salvacion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei scores with a shot to the body.
Amodei scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Amodei throws a right and a left that Salvacion avoids nicely.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei cracks Salvacion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Amodei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amodei circles away.
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!#KD2#
Amodei lands a big head kick that sends Salvacion tumbling to the mat! Amodei takes a step backwards and waves Salvacion back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alicia Salvacion has been cut.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Salvacion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Salvacion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salvacion seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Amodei's corner calls for a 1-2. Amodei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amodei drops Salvacion with a naaaaasty hook - Salvacion is in real trouble here! Amodei dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei!
After the fight, Giuseppe Amodei was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 10(FW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amodei on his heels. He'll look to pass Amodei's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVR#
Amodei trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie is pulling down on Amodei's head. It's preventing any offense from Amodei, at least for the moment.#T1#
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie is controlling Amodei's posture.
Ziskie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amodei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ziskie is looking to control Amodei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amodei is pressing down on Ziskie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziskie is holding on for now.
Ziskie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ziskie is pressing down on Amodei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziskie controlling Amodei's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amodei to the mat! Amodei manages to get full guard.
Ziskie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Heart of the BloodBath. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Amodei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ziskie is defending well. #T4#
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Ziskie is working away.
Amodei wants to stand up but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Amodei wants to pass to mount but Ziskie is defending the position.
Amodei working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ziskie's thigh. Ziskie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Amodei postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
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#
Amodei avoids a kick to the body.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Ziskie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Ziskie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie wants to counter the offense by Amodei and move into the clinch position.
Ziskie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Ziskie throws a combination that misses
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Ziskie moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Ziskie connects with the punch.
Amodei tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei blocks a jab.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Ziskie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Ziskie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziskie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Amodei dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ziskie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amodei to the ground. Ziskie is now in Amodei's guard.
Ziskie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziskie landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amodei swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Ziskie finds it's target.#T1#
Amodei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei misses with a kick to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei scores with a sloppy right hand. Ziskie should have avoided that one.
Giuseppe Amodei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ziskie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Amodei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Ziskie tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amodei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziskie.#T4#
Amodei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Amodei is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziskie wants to take a breather but Amodei is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 4 (FW)
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bin Sari misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bin Sari. That's going to slow Amodei down.
Bin Sari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bin Sari tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Bin Sari throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei checks the leg kick.
Amodei throws a fast counter high kick but Bin Sari manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari feints and then cracks Amodei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amodei down.
Bin Sari tries to score with a low kick but Amodei moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Bin Sari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Bin Sari settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.#T1#
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei defending well as Bin Sari loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei throws a push kick but Bin Sari slaps the foot to one side.
Bin Sari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Bin Sari throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari thuds a left hand into Amodei's body.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bin Sari lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Sari backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bin Sari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Sari looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Amodei.
Bin Sari misses the shot to the body.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin Sari misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bin Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Bin Sari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Bin Sari with a hook.
Bin Sari misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Bin Sari throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari avoids a kick to the body.
Bin Sari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Sari moves out of range easily.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei misses with a kick to the body.
Bin Sari throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Bin Sari only half commits.
Bin Sari misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bin Sari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin Sari looks for the body kick but Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bin Sari on the side of the head.
Bin Sari scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Bin Sari scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei throws a push kick but Bin Sari slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws a wild body kick that Bin Sari sees coming a mile off.
Bin Sari scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Bin Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
Bin Sari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bin Sari staying out of range there.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei blocks a leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Bin Sari misses with a looping right.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Bin Sari avoids it with no problem.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aishah Bin Sari will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Bin Sari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Bin Sari avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick but Amodei moved away.
Bin Sari throws a body kick that misses.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bin Sari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Aishah Bin Sari is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
Amodei counters with a body kick.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Bin Sari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Bin Sari misses
and Amodei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Amodei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Sari throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bin Sari misses.
Amodei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bin Sari wants to land a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Bin Sari throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Bin Sari misses with a hook.#T2#
Bin Sari tries a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bin Saris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Sari slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Bin Sari avoids it.
Bin Sari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Bin Sari's head back.
Bin Sari throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin Sari swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amodei takes a swing at Bin Sari's ribcage but misses.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bin Sari.#T3#
Bin Sari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Sari throws out the jab.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bin Sari misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bin Sari's knee momentarily.
Bin Sari misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin Sari takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bin Sari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bin Sari misses with a kick to the body.
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Bin Sari's belly button to the back.
Bin Sari throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin Sari scores with a head kick. Amodei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Sari misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bin Sari's knee momentarily.
Amodei tests Bin Sari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Sari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Bin Sari misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Sari, as that shot connected.
Bin Sari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bin Sari misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Amodei misses.
Bin Sari loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
A lazy body kick from Bin Sari
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari misses with a hook to the body
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Bin Sari.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Bin Sari.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bin Sari lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bin Sari's sensitive parts.
Bin Sari throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Sari blocks a head kick by Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin Sari.
A head kick by Bin Sari misses
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Bin Sari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bin Sari thinking.
Bin Sari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Bin Sari.
Amodei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Bin Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Amodei.
Bin Sari misses the shot to the body.
Bin Sari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bin Sari loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Bin Sari slips under a jab.
Bin Sari looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bin Sari scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Sari. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Amodei misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Bin Sari looks to throw a body kick
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Bin Sari misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Bin Sari throws a low kick, looking for Amodei's leg but Amodei calmly moves out of range.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Bin Sari steps away.
Amodei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Sari digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Bin Sari connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei takes a swing at Bin Sari's ribcage but misses.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Sari throws out the jab.
Bin Sari scores with a nice head shot.
Bin Sari tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei throws a hook but Bin Sari blocks it.#T3#
Bin Sari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Bin Sari.
A head kick by Bin Sari misses
and Amodei finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Bin Sari's ribs.
Bin Sari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bin Sari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Bin Sari throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin Sari is just out of range.
Bin Sari loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Bin Sari throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Amodei looks to land a combination but Bin Sari avoids it well.
Amodei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Sari.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bin Sari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bin Sari is looking to chop away at Amodei's legs.
Bin Sari scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari misses the jab.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Bin Sari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Sari.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Sari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.

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 Aishah Bin Sari.
Well Bin Sari 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aishah Bin Sari!
Aishah Bin Sari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Amodei takes a swing at Chu's ribcage but misses.
Chu fails with the takedown.
Chu looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei misses with the combination.
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Amodei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chu.
Chu lands with a good body shot.
Chu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei moves out of range as Chu strikes.
Amodei misses the jab.
Chu avoids the head kick by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Chu's head back.
Chu shoots in for a double leg but Amodei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Chu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chu misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chu is out of range.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Chu moved out of range nicely.
Chu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chu loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Chu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amodei.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Chu is just out of range.
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.#TD2#
Chu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Amodei is pressing down on Chu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chu is holding on for now. #T2#
Chu keeping control of the position.
Amodei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.
Amodei uses his free foot to push down on Chu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chu. #T3#
Chu tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
Amodei is trying to take his opponent's back.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Chu is squirming around nicely.
Amodei fails to move to back control.
Chu really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chu wants to control but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chu is doing well to control the position and prevent Amodei from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chu.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Chu swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chu throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with an outside leg kick.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chu throws a sloppy head kick
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chu at a distance.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chu checks it well.
Chu scores with a hook.
Chu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amodei. Amodei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chu lands a jab to the head.
Chu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei. #T1#
Amodei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chu throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Chu scores with a nice strike.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Chu checks it.
Amodei throws a head kick but Chu moves out of range.
Amodei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chu blocks a leg kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Chu's front leg but catches the back leg as Chu tries to avoid it.
Chu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Chu.
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amodei needs to keep his hands up - Chu had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chu.
Chu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Chu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chu checks a leg kick.
Chu missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei lunges at Chu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chu's hand. #TD2#
Chu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amodei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chu thows a huge punch but Amodei dodges it nicely.
Amodei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chu.
Chu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Amodei gets back to full guard.
Chu wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.#SUB#
Amodei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chu is aware though and is defending well.
Chu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amodei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Amodei looking to pass the guard.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Amodei looking to sit in guard and control but Chu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chu trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Chu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Amodei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tzu Chu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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#
Chu jabs Amodei right on the nose. Amodei blinks but takes it well.
Chu connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chu.
Chu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amodei on the side of the head.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amodei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Chu misses.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Chu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu misses with a head kick.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amodei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chu sizes up Amodei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei lands with a nice body kick.
Chu needs to keep his hands up - Amodei had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Chu moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Chu down.
Chu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Chu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chu.
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chu has time to react.
Chu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chu connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Chu is just out of range.
Chu misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a left to the body.
Amodei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu shoots in looking for a takedown. Amodei tries to sprawl out of it but Chu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amodei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Chu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body punch but Chu moves out of range.
Chu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chu slips a jab from Amodei.
Chu checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chu, as that shot connected.
Chu is looking to clinch.
Chu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei throws a jab when Chu was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Chu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Chu.
Amodei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Chu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Amodei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Chu avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Chu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Giuseppe Amodei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chu scores with a jab.
Chu misses with a double jab
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Chu misses.
Chu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Chu misses with the combination.
Chu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmodei.
Chu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chu tries for a takedown but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amodei cracks Chu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Chu tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range. #T4#
Chu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chu throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Chu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chu scrambles back to his feet.
Chu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
Chu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amodei.
Amodei lands a jab to Chu's midsection.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chu at a distance.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chu slips a straight right by Amodei.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei throws a head kick but Chu moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Chu looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A very excited looking Giuseppe Amodei made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TC 17 Mil $ GP vol. 3.1
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Amodei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amodei misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a shot to the body.
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Amodei. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gro Ulfimph, as that shot connected. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Amodei won't allow it.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #TD#
Amodei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gro Ulfimph regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gro Ulfimph manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

#T2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph advances position into side control!
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an Americana. Amodei didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gro Ulfimph is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gro Ulfimph hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Gro Ulfimph back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Amodei throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a head kick!
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Amodei with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei throws a push kick but Gro Ulfimph slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gro Ulfimph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Amodei tries to keep at a distance but Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Gro Ulfimph has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Amodei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amodei defends it easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei is really struggling to control Gro Ulfimph but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amodei passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Gro Ulfimph slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amodei advances to half guard. #SUB#
Amodei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Amodei control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Amodei control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Amodei moves away
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph flicks out a counter leg kick but Amodei steps away.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Amodei misses with a body punch. #T3#
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph pulls Amodei into guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Amodei defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a triangle but Amodei pushes his legs off easily.
Amodei passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amodei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Amodei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gro Ulfimph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gro Ulfimph passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amodei!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Amodei lands with a cross. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph darts in and clinches Amodei up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Amodei stands there with Gro Ulfimph around his waist. Gro Ulfimph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Amodei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amodei tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amodei to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Amodei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amodei trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amodei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Amodei defends it easily.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amodei controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei is looking to advance position but Gro Ulfimph has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine from mount but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
I think Gro Ulfimph 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TC 8 Knock Out vs Phillips
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Williams is looking to wear down Amodei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the cage and back into range.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Williams jabs at Amodei's body.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Amodei moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Amodei.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Amodei misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with some punches. #T2#
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei takes a shot to the head.
Williams gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams blocking some punches.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Williams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
A right hook to the body lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams is leaning against Amodei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Williams working aggressively here.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amodei takes a shot to the head.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #TD2#
Amodei has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams sneaks back into half guard.
Amodei trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Amodei from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Amodei from advancing position.
Amodei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
Williams wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Amodei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Williams catches Amodei right on the button with a cross.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Williams avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Williams avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
Williams swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Amodei.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Williams lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams avoids the body shot from Amodei.
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!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Amodei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Robin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei scores with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Amodei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Amodei tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.#T4#
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Donk. Amodei catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Amodei swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams staying out of range there.#CL2#
Amodei clinches with his opponent.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A body shot lands from Amodei.
Williams misses with some punches.
Amodei digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amodei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a leg kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Amodei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Jab by Williams.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Amodei misses.
Williams tries to clinch up but Amodei circles away and keeps his distance.
Amodei looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Amodei slips under a jab.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Amodei works Williams's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amodei.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams blocks a head kick by Amodei.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Williams.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses the jab.#T3#
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams blocks a head kick by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is looking to clinch.
A jab from Williams misses.
It seemed like Amodei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Amodei moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Amodei ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Williams's jaw. Williams's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Amodei does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe Amodei!
A relieved looking Giuseppe Amodei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payakarakatong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payakarakatong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amodei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Payakarakatong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amodei takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakarakatong misses the target.
Amodei's corner calls for a 1-2. Amodei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Payakarakatong misses with a straight left.
Amodei swings for the body but Payakarakatong moves out of range.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Amodei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up but Amodei circles away and keeps his distance.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Payakarakatong's front leg but catches the back leg as Payakarakatong tries to avoid it. #T1#
Payakarakatong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakarakatong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses.
Payakarakatong throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amodei lands a body shot.
Payakarakatong on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Payakarakatong moves into the clinch.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Payakarakatong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Payakarakatong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily. #T2#
Amodei lands a jab to Payakarakatong's midsection.
Payakarakatong tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakarakatong moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.#CL#
Payakarakatong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Amodei clinches.
Payakarakatong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Payakarakatong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Amodei tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakarakatong is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Payakarakatong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Amodei's head.
A big right from Payakarakatong misses.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Payakarakatong scores with a hook.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payakarakatong throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakarakatong's head.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Payakarakatong rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Payakarakatong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakarakatong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Payakarakatong works on Amodei's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakarakatong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei has Payakarakatong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Payakarakatong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payakarakatong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Amodei coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Payakarakatong.
Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakarakatong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a nice body kick.
Payakarakatong staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakarakatong cracks Amodei with a good jab.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
Amodei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Payakarakatong's efforts to push away.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Payakarakatong gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Amodei.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakarakatong wants to get back to striking at distance but Amodei won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Payakarakatong wants to stall.
Amodei jumps guard but Payakarakatong stands there with Amodei around his waist. Amodei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Payakarakatong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a double jab.
Payakarakatong tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei throws the left hand but Payakarakatong avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Payakarakatong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amodei tries a body shot but Payakarakatong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Payakarakatong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Payakarakatong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Payakarakatong on the inside.
Payakarakatong working aggressively here. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Payakarakatong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
Amodei keeps control of Payakarakatong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Payakarakatong. #BC#
Payakarakatong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong misses with a head kick.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild combination.
Payakarakatong throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Payakarakatong.
That kick from Payakarakatong tenderised Amodei's leg. Amodei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakarakatong. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payakarakatong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Payakarakatong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payakarakatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws a low kick but Payakarakatong avoids it.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch up.
Payakarakatong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong throws a quick counter head kick but Amodei was just out of range.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Payakarakatong.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Payakarakatong tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Payakarakatong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
Payakarakatong moves away from the strike by Amodei.
A head kick misses from Payakarakatong.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Payakarakatong slips a jab from Amodei.
Payakarakatong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payakarakatong. That did some damage!
Payakarakatong wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
Amodei stuns Payakarakatong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong swinging wildly here.
Amodei throws a front kick that sends Payakarakatong stumbling back into the cage.
Amodei with a jab.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Amodei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Payakarakatong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Payakarakatong checks a low kick from Amodei.
Payakarakatong is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakarakatong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Payakarakatong's leg. Payakarakatong is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Payakarakatong moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Payakarakatong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payakarakatong blocks a low kick nicely.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Payakarakatong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payakarakatong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Payakarakatong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakarakatong misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payakarakatong backwards.
Payakarakatong stalling against the cage.
Payakarakatong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Payakarakatong breaks the clinch.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Payakarakatong jumps back.
Amodei connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Payakarakatong is rocked!
Payakarakatong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Payakarakatong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei drops Payakarakatong with a naaaaasty hook - Payakarakatong is in real trouble here! Amodei dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei!
After winning the bout, Giuseppe Amodei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Strålman blocks a head kick by Amodei.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Strålman moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Strålman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Strålman moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strålman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Strålman backs away, Amodei returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Amodei lands a body shot.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amodei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei avoids the elbow strike from Strålman, against the cage.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Amodei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Strålman moves into range and clinches up with Amodei.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #T2#
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman throws a combination. Amodei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Strålman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Strålman blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Strålman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei has Strålman pressed against the cage, preventing Strålman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
Strålman is stalling here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Strålman.
Come on Amodei - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Strålman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amodei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strålman can turn it around.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Strålman breaks from the clinch.
Strålman throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strålman lands a head kick!
Amodei misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Strålman has Amodei up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Strålman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Strålman checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strålman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Strålman manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strålman. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch but Amodei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Strålman lands an overhand right.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strålman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strålman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strålman duly obliges.
Strålman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Strålman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a body kick that stops Strålman in his tracks momentarily.
Strålman wants to clinch
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Strålman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman staying out of range there.
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strålman scoring well with a low kick there.
Strålman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Strålman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Strålman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strålman scrambles back to his feet.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman throws out a powerful jab.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strålman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Strålman feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Strålman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Strålman doesn't manage to clinch there - Amodei circles away.
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Strålman moved out of range.
Strålman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Strålman counters with a left to the body.
Strålman throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Strålman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amodei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Strålman throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Strålman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
Strålman misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amodei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei checks a low kick from Strålman.
Amodei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Strålman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Strålman tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman has had enough of the clinch but Amodei keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Amodei as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Strålman.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Strålman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strålman wants to get up but he can't break Amodei's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strålman wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving. #SUB#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
and Strålman counters with a nice body kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strålman thumps Amodei with a low kick.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amodei rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Strålman does no damage.
Strålman moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Strålman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strålman checks a leg kick.
Strålman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Strålman rushes Amodei and presses him up against the cage.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Amodei.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strålmans head. #T1#
Amodei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Giuseppe Amodei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Strålman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amodei looking to sit in guard and control but Strålman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Strålman wants to pass the guard but Amodei is keeping the position.
Strålman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Strålman from controlling successfully.
Amodei wants to get back to his feet but Strålman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strålman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amodei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Strålman trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Amodei is looking for a triangle but Strålman pushes his legs off easily.
Strålman stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amodei feints and then cracks Strålman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strålman down.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Amodei avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and clinches.
Strålman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strålman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Amodei.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman.
Strålman wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strålman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amodei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A relieved looking Giuseppe Amodei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Amodei darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas gets through Amodei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas is looking to control Amodei's arms but Amodei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas. #T1#
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas. #T2#
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Amodei gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Amodei blocking some punches. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Thomas misses the target.
Amodei darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.#T4##CL2#
Amodei clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei working aggressively here.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
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 Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Amodei wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Amodei is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Amodei fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Amodei has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Amodei misses with some punches. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas cracks Amodei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Amodei tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Amodei doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amodei scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
Thomas is working Amodei over against the cage.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Amodei improves position.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas wants to stall.
Amodei lands an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Amodei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Amodei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Amodei tries to clinch up.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Amodei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei looks to clinch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves away
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Amodei.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amodei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Amodei.#CL2#
Amodei moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Amodei scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Amodei pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Thomas. #BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot by Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.#CL2#
Amodei clinches with his opponent.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Amodei up against the cage.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Amodei. Amodei maintains the clinch.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Amodei gets a clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Amodei tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A very excited looking Tom Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Strålman successfully pulls guard.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amodei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strålman 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.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amodei throwing strikes from guard but Strålman blocks nicely.
Strålman is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei is fighting to break Strålman's control of his arms but Strålman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amodei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Amodei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amodei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amodei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amodei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amodei postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
Amodei stands and throws Strålman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Amodei seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Amodei creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strålman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Strålman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amodei.
Amodei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strålman is avoiding damage well.
Amodei lands a nice forearm strike.
Strålman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Amodei.
The strikes coming from Amodei are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Strålman tries to buck Amodei off but Amodei is having none of it.#T2#
Amodei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strålman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Amodei sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strålman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Amodei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Strålman tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Amodei crashes against the mat.
Amodei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strålman is avoiding damage well.
Amodei with the ground and pound but Strålman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amodei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amodei throwing shots but Strålman is blocking nicely.
Strålman tries to kick Amodei off but Amodei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amodei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Strålman kicks off Amodei and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Amodei clinches up against the cage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Strålman is pushing Amodei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Strålman.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Strålman closes the distance and pushes Amodei back into the cage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Amodei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a right to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Amodei working aggressively here. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Strålman.#CL2#
Amodei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strålman, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards. #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Strålman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amodei lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strålman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Strålman. #BC#
Strålman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei dodges the punch combination from Strålman. #T1#
A good leg kick by Strålman. #CL2#
Amodei clinches up with Strålman and pushes him back against the cage.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman blocks an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei darts in and clinches Strålman up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #BC#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Strålman back into the cage.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strålman. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Amodei forces Strålman back against the cage and clinches.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman takes a shot to the head.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Strålman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strålman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman gets tackled into the cage by Amodei. Amodei maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei pushes Strålman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Strålman pulls guard.
Amodei is looking to work some ground and pound but Strålman has wrist control.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Strålman wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amodei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strålman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amodei.
Amodei works over Strålman with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strålman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Amodei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Strålman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei slips under a jab from Strålman.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Strålman back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Amodei rushes Strålman and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Strålman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Strålman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Amodei pushes Strålman up against the cage in a clinch.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman. #BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Amodei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Amodei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Strålman jumps guard and drags Amodei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amodei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strålman is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea.
Giuseppe Amodei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amodei content to stall in guard here.
Strålman wants to get back to his feet but Amodei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strålman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amodei content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Let's hope that Amodei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
Anton Strålman is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Amodei has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Amodei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Amodei blocks an elbow strike.
Strålman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anton Strålman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Strålman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Amodei instigates a clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amodei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A victorious Giuseppe Amodei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 350 ?? vs ??
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tszyus head.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amodei managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A short left from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tszyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tszyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands a good knee to the midsection. Amodei won't want to take too many of those.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tszyu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tszyu fails to land.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Tszyu landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Amodei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Amodei darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Tszyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Tszyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amodei lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Tszyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Amodei avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands a nice knee to the body.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amodei takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Tszyu as the two fighters clinch.
Tszyu lands a knee to the body.
Tszyu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amodei's face.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu lands a left hand.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Amodei avoids the damage to the body.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
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.#R2##CL2#
Amodei has managed to clinch.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amodei or not.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Tszyu.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu working Amodei over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tszyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tszyu landing knees to the body.
Amodei is breathing heavily.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu pushes Amodei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A short right from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tszyu.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tszyu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Amodei avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body. #T2#
Tszyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Tszyu missing with knees to the body.
Tszyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tszyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Tszyu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tszyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu looking to throw knees to the head but Amodei is blocking nicely.
Amodei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tszyu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amodei blocks it with crossed arms.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
A short right from Amodei.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Amodei misses with the head strike.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Amodei lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Tszyu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amodei.
Tszyu pushes Amodei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Amodei pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amodei.#T4#
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Tszyu tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei avoiding damage as Tszyu throws knees to the body.
Amodei takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Tszyu tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Tszyu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amodei is defending well for now.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Amodei's body.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tszyu works over Amodei's head and body with a nice combination.
Amodei fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Amodei backs away, Tszyu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tszyu!
Amodei wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Amodei gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tszyu defending well though.
Tszyu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amodei. #T1#
Amodei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amodei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tszyu's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tszyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amodei.
Tszyu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Amodei.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tszyu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amodei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amodei stands up over Tszyu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amodei prevents Tszyu from getting back to his feet.
Tszyu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Amodei throws a big elbow that misses.
Tszyu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amodei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amodei with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amodei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amodei is looking to work some ground and pound but Tszyu has wrist control.
Amodei throwing strikes but missing.
Amodei chips away with some ground and pound.
Amodei with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amodei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amodei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tszyu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amodei throws a strike but Tszyu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Amodei trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amodei trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Amodei tries to strike from the bottom.
Amodei throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Amodei wants to sweep here but Tszyu controlling him for the moment.
Tszyu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amodei striking off his back but it's not causing Tszyu any problems.
Amodei throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amodei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Amodei moves into the clinch.
A short right from Amodei on the inside.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Amodei scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tszyu.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tszyu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 346 Cold vs Machida
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chu scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amodei.
Chu misses with a double jab.
Amodei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei wants to clinch up but Chu keeps it at a distance.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Chu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chu dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chu to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Chu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Amodei thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chu walks into a stiff left hand from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chu.
Chu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amodei.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chu 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.
Chu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei jabs at Chu's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei thuds a left hand into Chu's body.
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chu. Those never looked like landing.
Chu misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Chu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2##TD#
Amodei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chu was covering up waiting for the punch and Amodei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amodei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amodei won't allow Chu to sweep him here.
Chu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Chu is retaining full guard.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.
Chu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Amodei trying to control but Chu is working from the bottom.
Chu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Amodei drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chu! #REVB#
Amodei struggling a bit here.
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chu working the ground and pound from side control.
Amodei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amodei is trying to improve his position.
Chu working the head and body with strikes.
Chu working away.#T4#
Amodei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amodei sneaks back into half guard.
Amodei wants to improve his position but Chu is controlling well.
Chu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Amodei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chu is looking to take a break and control but Amodei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amodei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chu is working away from the top position though.
Amodei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tzu Chu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Chu. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Chu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Chu.
A right handed body shot lands from Chu.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chus head.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Chu.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei wants to take the fight to the mat but Chu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Amodei blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Amodei tries for a takedown but Chu manages to get underhooks.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei avoids a wild elbow strike from Chu.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands.
Chu working aggressively here.
Amodei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei dodges an elbow strike from Chu.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amodei tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu misses with a body punch.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei takes an elbow to the temple.
Chu lands a shot to the body.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
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!
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei avoids a wild elbow strike from Chu.
Chu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzu Chu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chu prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chu.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Chu.
Chu misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Chu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chu. #T3#
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Chu prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Chu.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei presses Chu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei goes for a takedown attempt but Chu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chu throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Chu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Chu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chu checks a leg kick.
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Chu with an uppercut!
Amodei throws a push kick but Chu slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chu wants to counter with a clinch but Amodei pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Amodei.
Good exchange - Amodei coming out on top.
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Amodei changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amodei in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chu is not content to let Amodei control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tzu Chu 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chu throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chu misses the jab.
Chu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Chu checks it.
Chu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei throws a nice looking combination but Chu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Chu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chu throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei is looking to slow Chu down with leg kicks.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Chu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Chu throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Chu looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Chu walks into a straight right hand from Amodei.
Chu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Amodei fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chu to the ground. Amodei is now in Chu's guard.#T1#
Chu wants to sweep here but Amodei controlling him for the moment.
Chu keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Chu keeps moving.
Chu trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
Chu looking for a sweep. Not yet Chu, not yet.
Chu pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage.
Amodei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amodei looking to pass the guard.
Chu keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amodei lands a jab to Chu's midsection.
Chu throws a big shot that misses.
Chu misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Chu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Chu takes one to the side of the head.
Chu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amodei misses with a two punch combination.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Chu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chu thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei moves in looking to clinch but Chu pushes him off.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown but Chu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amodei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks Chu off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Chu throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Chu connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
Amodei tries to clinch up but Chu circles away and keeps his distance.
Chu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chu swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Chu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chu drops his hands momentarily and Amodei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu swinging wildly here. #T4#
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a double jab.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chu avoids it really well and circles away.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Tzu Chu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chu keeps the fight on the outside.
Chu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Chu tries to clinch up.
Chu throws a shot to the body.
Chu misses the shot to the body.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tzu Chu.
I've got Chu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tzu Chu!

Event: *GC 340 Newton vs Cold
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amodei checks the leg kick.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amodei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Amodei prevents Barbosa from getting the reversal.#T1#
Amodei tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Amodei controlling the pace for now.
Amodei prevents Barbosa from getting the reversal.
Amodei trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amodei goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #T2##SUB#
Amodei working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amodei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Amodei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei looking to control. #SUB#
Amodei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amodei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amodei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Amodei drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbosa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amodei has Barbosa in his guard.#REVB#
Amodei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa with a hook.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barbosa manages to circle out of the way.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.#T1#
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.#TD#
Amodei gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Barbosa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Barbosa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barbosa controlling from side mount.
Barbosa gets to mount! Amodei was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Barbosa wants to take his opponent's back but Amodei doesn't allow it.
Amodei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Amodei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to control. Amodei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Amodei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amodei is looking to escape.
Amodei wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa wants to take Amodei's back here but Amodei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Amodei is trying to reverse the position but instead Barbosa has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Amodei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Amodei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Amodei looks to control.
I really don't envy Amodei right now.
Barbosa is riding his opponent, not letting Amodei buck him off.
Amodei tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amodei looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Amodei tries to escape the position.
Barbosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Bidon Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Amodei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amodei off to one side.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Amodei with a nice cross.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Amodei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei wants to clinch.#T2#
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Amodei's front leg.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Amodei scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Giuseppe Amodei's cut is getting worse.
Amodei cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Amodei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Amodei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Amodei is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 337 Man vs Bohi
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amodei swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Dee slips a jab from Amodei.
Dee misses with a wild combination.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dee throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Dee only half commits.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee misses with a low kick.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Dee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amodei keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dee misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Dee pushes Amodei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Amodei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amodei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Dee scores with a jab to the body.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dee misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei unleashes a big counter combination but Dee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Amodei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Dee is pushing Amodei's head away, looking to escape. Amodei manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dee wants to get back to his feet but Amodei drags him back down.
Dee is trying to improve his position.
Dee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amodei advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Dee working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee wants to control but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dee is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Amodei.
Amodei tries to control but Dee wriggling away. #T4#
Dee tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
Dee tries to reverse the position but Amodei maintains control.
Amodei looking to control but Dee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dee trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dee holds of for dear life.
Amodei looking to control but Dee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Amodei!
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei slips under a jab from Dee.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dee misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amodei moves out of range as Dee throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking.
Dee throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Dee misses with a looping left.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dee throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
Dee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dee moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Dee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it.
Dee throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei thows a body kick. Dee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Amodei darts in looking for a takedown but Dee gets double underhooks and turns Amodei into the cage.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dee throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei cracks the inside of Dee's front leg.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Dee misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Amodei gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Dee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
letting Amodei counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dee misses the jab.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a left to the body.
Dee misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown. Dee fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Dee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dee misses with some punches.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee working aggressively here.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Amodei is looking to control Dee's arms but Dee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amodei has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Dee is trying to force a seperation but Amodei has the dominant position.#T4#
Dee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dee misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amodei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amodei lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Dee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Amodei can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amodei is defending well.
Nice body punch from Amodei - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Amodei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klay Dee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei scores with the left hand. Dee knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Dee is predictable there #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control.
Amodei trying to control the position but Dee is working away.
Amodei advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Amodei with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dee tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Giuseppe Amodei has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Amodei has taken his back.
Amodei tries to keep control of the position but Dee is staying busy.#T1#
Dee turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Dee postures up.
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there.
Dee trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Amodei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Amodei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dee has passed into half guard!
Dee is keen to just control but Amodei is a slippery customer.
Dee is really struggling to control Amodei but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dee wants to stand up but Amodei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dee trying to control the action but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dee seems content to control.
Dee is thwarting Amodei's attempts to control the position.
Dee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dee tries to stand but can't do so whilst Amodei controls his leg.
Dee is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Amodei avoids the head kick by Dee.
Dee lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Amodei defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Dee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Dee does it's job there.
A clash of legs there as Dee blocks the low kick.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dee swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Dee scores with a body shot.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee moves away from the strike by Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dee defends it well.
Dee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dee throws a leg kick but Amodei moved away.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee lands an overhand right.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amodei slips a jab from Dee.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
A victorious Klay Dee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Amodei darts in looking for a takedown but Ricci gets double underhooks and turns Amodei into the cage.
Ricci is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
A low kick from Amodei is predictable there #CL#
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Ricci breaks the clinch.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Ricci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Nice cross by Amodei.
Some wild striking there from Ricci.
And Amodei tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Amodei. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricci checks a leg kick.
Amodei throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amodei.
Ricci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricci tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Amodei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Amodei settles back down.
Amodei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricci rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Ricci knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Amodei motions for Ricci to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Ricci is looking to counter the offense by Amodei and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Amodei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ricci tries to avoid it but Amodei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ricci to the ground. Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricci on the side of the head.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
As Amodei tries to get set, Ricci tries to push him back and clinch up but Amodei manages to avoid the attempt.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ricci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
Albert Ricci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.#T1#
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Amodei scores with a push kick.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Amodei or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricci, which made it look bad.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Ricci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricci slips a straight right by Amodei.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ricci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.#BC2#
Amodei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick from Ricci lands but Amodei takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Amodei throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amodei manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci connects with a crisp jab.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ricci. #T1#
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Ricci steps away.
Amodei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amodei is fighting to break Ricci's control of his arms but Ricci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricci counters with a three punch combo that has Amodei backing up. Amodei nods at Ricci to acknowledge the strikes.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ricci avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amodei.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Ricci checks it
and Ricci counters with a series of strikes. Amodei will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amodei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 329 Cobb vs Megaton
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Amodei looks for the body kick but Chu saw that one coming.
Amodei fails with a takedown attempt.
Chu blocks the body kick.
Chu misses the jab.
Chu misses with a double jab.
Chu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
A lazy left from Chu finds it's target.
Chu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei defending well as Chu loads up on a big left hand.
Chu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Chu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.#CL2#
Chu moves into range and clinches up with Amodei.
Chu lands an elbow that stopped Amodei in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Chu misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amodei's brow. #T1#
Chu works on Amodei's body with a couple of short punches.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Amodei on the inside. #BC#
Amodei breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Chu misses its intended target.
Tzu Chu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Chu down.
Chu misses the body punch
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu works over Amodei's head and body with a nice combination.
Chu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Chu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amodei feints and then cracks Chu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chu down.
Chu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Chu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amodei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Amodei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu fails to land with a series of punches.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chu throws out the jab.
Chu blocks a low kick nicely.
Amodei walks into a straight right hand from Chu.
A lazy left from Chu finds it's target.
Chu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei attempts a counter takedown but Chu avoids it well and moves away.
Chu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chu throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chu looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Chu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chu lands with a cross.
Chu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chu throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Chu.
A big left from Chu misses.
A combination from Chu does no damage. #TD#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Amodei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Amodei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Chu is trying to control Amodei's posture but Amodei avoids it.
Chu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Chu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amodei passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chu!
Chu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tzu Chu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Chu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chu lands with a good body shot.
Chu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chu looks to land a combination but Amodei avoids it well.
Chu throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chu avoids it really well and circles away.
Chu connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei's corner calls for a 1-2. Amodei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chu throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Chu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Amodei finds it's way through Chu's defenses.
Chu is looking to clinch.
Amodei attempts a counter takedown but Chu avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Amodei fails with the takedown.
Chu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Amodei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amodei.
Chu controlling the position.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Chu keeps moving.
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chu is keeping the position for now.
Chu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVB#
Chu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Chu from controlling successfully. #T2#
Amodei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Chu defends easily. #SUB#
Amodei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chu stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.#T3#
Chu postures up. #SUB#
Amodei has his foot on Chu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chu works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chu trying to control the position.
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Amodei postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Amodei, into his guard. #REVB#
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Chu from controlling successfully. #T4#
Amodei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chu trying to control the position from guard on top but Amodei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amodei trying to keep a closed guard but Chu is proving a slippery customer.
Chu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck.
Chu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tzu Chu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Chu moves away and avoids it.
Amodei looks to land a combination but Chu avoids it well.
Chu misses with a series of wild punches.
Amodei throws a low kick but Chu moves out of range easily.
Chu throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
It looks like Amodei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Chu blocks a jab.
Chu ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL2#
Chu has managed to clinch.
Chu throws an elbow but it misses.
Chu working aggressively here.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Chu.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Amodei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chu.
Amodei tries a body shot but Chu blocks it.
Amodei lands a left hand.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Amodei is pushing Chu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chu lands an elbow inside that Amodei shrugs off.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Amodei breaks the clinch.
Chu throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Chu clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Amodei breaks the clinch.
Chu misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Chu connects with the punch.
Chu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A jab from Amodei misses.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amodei slips under a jab from Chu.
Chu throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
Chu misses the jab.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chu.
Chu connects with the punch.
Chu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tzu Chu has been cut.
Chu swinging wildly here. #T4#
Amodei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chu.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Chu moves into the clinch.
Amodei tries to pull guard but Chu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Tzu Chu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chu pushes off an throws an elbow but Amodei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands.
Amodei takes an elbow to the temple.
Chu lands an elbow that stopped Amodei in his tracks for a moment.
Chu cracks Amodei with a nice body shot.
Amodei avoids a wild elbow strike from Chu.#BC#
Amodei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amodei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tzu Chu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tzu Chu!

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks De Andrade off balance momentarily.
De Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
De Andrade throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses the jab.
De Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei is looking to chop away at De Andrade's legs.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
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!
De Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Andrade momentarily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Andrade.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade cracks Amodei with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade's corner calls for a 1-2. De Andrade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Amodei manages to avoid it.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from De Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade misses with a double jab
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Andrade connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
Amodei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
De Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Andrade's knee momentarily.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei pushes down on De Andrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but De Andrade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage. #T3#
De Andrade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but De Andrade defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade is staying active underneath Amodei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amodei on the ground.#SUB2#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but De Andrade is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Andrade is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Andrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amodei.
De Andrade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amodei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amodei's back!
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 Marcelo Costa De Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat.
Amodei shoots for a takedown but De Andrade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Andrade.
It looked like De Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Andrade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
De Andrade lands a left and a right that send Amodei crashing to the mat, dazed. De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Amodei is rocked!
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!
De Andrade is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from De Andrade shuts the power down on Amodei. Lights out, game over! De Andrade is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
A relieved looking Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Steve has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Amodei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Amodei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Amodei eventually gives up the hold.
Amodei moves nicely into side control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Amodei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amodei advances to full mount.
Amodei trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
Amodei wants to take his opponent's back but Steve doesn't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Amodei with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steve is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Amodei is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steve has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steve! #T3#
Amodei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steve is one step ahead there.
Amodei seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amodei wants to control but Steve passes easily into half guard.
Amodei tries to get to full guard but Steve has control of the leg.
Amodei gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Amodei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Amodei has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.
Amodei is trying to keep Steve in close. #SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steve wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Amodei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steve defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Steve moves his leg out of the way.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amodei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve checks the leg kick.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Amodei takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Amodei slips a jab and a cross from Steve.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Amodei
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve misses with a combination #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Amodei trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steve is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Steve is looking to stand up but Amodei isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amodei pushes down on Steve's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Amodei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Amodei eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei wants to free his trapped foot but Steve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amodei. Steve shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
Steve throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Amodei throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Amodei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Steve down.
Amodei punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well.
Steve slips a straight right by Amodei.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve. #T3#
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steve but Steve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amodei swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Amodei tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Amodei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steve takes a step back to recover.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Amodei fails with the takedown.
As Amodei backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Amodei manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Brock Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steve's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 31
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Frunze scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Frunze looks to throw a body kick
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amodei lands a jab to the head.
Amodei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been hearing reports that Amodei has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frunze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Frunze throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frunze.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amodei connects with a single shot there.
Frunze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Frunze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frunze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frunze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amodei's head.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei scores with a three punch combo!
Frunze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Frunze is out of range.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. Frunze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frunze misses with a hook to the body
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frunze.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Timur Frunze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frunze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Frunze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Frunze has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frunze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frunze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frunzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frunze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frunze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frunze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Amodei misses with a wild combination.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Frunze connects with a solid leg kick.
Amodei with a nice cross.
Frunze misses with a series of wild punches.
Frunze scores with a push kick.#T3#
Frunze misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control.
Frunze bucks up and tries to throw Amodei off but instead Amodei has got his back!#SUB#
Amodei has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Frunze has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Amodei is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Amodei looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Amodei tightening his grip on Frunze, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Frunze is in a bad position with Amodei working for a choke. Frunze manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei has his hands on Frunze's head, controlling the position.
Frunze postures up. #SUB#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frunze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frunze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amodei's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Frunze's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Frunze.
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Frunze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frunze misses with a body shot.
Frunze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Frunze tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Timur Frunze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frunze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amodei.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frunze sprawls and moves away.
Frunze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Frunze. Beautiful body shot.
Frunze misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Frunze's shoulder, as Frunze tries to avoid the shot.
Frunze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amodei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frunze takes one to the chin there.
Frunze with a hook.#T1#
Frunze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frunze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Frunze.
Frunze checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frunze counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Frunze misses.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frunze lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amodei avoids a kick to the body.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei scoring well with a low kick there.
Frunze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Frunze.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frunze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frunze.
Frunze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amodei is able to avoid easily.
Frunze throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a body kick. #T2#
Amodei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frunze throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Frunze makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frunze throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Frunze lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frunze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amodei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frunze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Frunze throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frunze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Frunze is just out of range.
Frunze throws a big counter head kick but Amodei avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frunze 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frunze.
Frunze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frunze throws out a leg kick but Amodei moves out of range and Frunze only half commits.
Frunze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze slips a jab from Amodei.
Frunze lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Frunze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frunze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei is looking for a counter combo.
Timur Frunze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frunze.
Amodei shoots in looking for a takedown but Frunze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amodei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frunze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frunze throws a body kick that misses.
Frunze throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Frunze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Frunze throws the kick towards the body but Amodei avoids it.#T4#
Amodei feints and then cracks Frunze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frunze down.
Frunze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei tried to counter with a leg kick but Frunze avoided it.
Frunze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Frunze.
Frunze throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frunze.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Frunze steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Frunze throws a shot to the body.
Amodei tries to land a body kick
and Frunze counters with a left to the body.
Frunze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amodei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frunze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frunze looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Frunze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Frunze!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Frunze 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#
Amodei avoids the body shot from Frunze.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frunze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frunze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frunze manages to avoid it.
Frunze feints a jab promting Amodei to slip. Frunze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Amodei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frunze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei is looking to slow Frunze down with leg kicks.
Frunze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frunze looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frunze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frunze throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Frunze slips under a jab.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frunze. #T1#
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Frunze.
Frunze throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Amodei scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frunze.
Amodei motions for Frunze to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frunze just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Frunze.
Amodei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frunze misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Frunze connects with a leg kick. Amodei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frunze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frunze throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frunze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Amodei feints and as Frunze raises his hands in defense, Amodei changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Frunze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frunze manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Frunze trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amodei's guard.#SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amodei is trying to control the position but Frunze postures up. #T3##SUB#
Amodei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frunze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frunze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frunze would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Frunze defends easily. #SUB#
Amodei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Frunze has picked Amodei up and slammed him! Amodei can't keep hold of the triangle and Frunze manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Frunze decides to stand back up. Frunze steps back and let's Amodei get back to his feet.
Frunze throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frunze can pounce on him.
Frunze misses with an uppercut.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Frunze.
Amodei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frunze throws a leg kick that misses.
Frunze connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Frunze throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frunze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frunze missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei lands a head shot.
Frunze avoids the head kick by Amodei.
Frunze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Frunze checks it.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Frunze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frunze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Frunze!
Timur Frunze took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amodei slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ketler steps away.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amodei did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Amodei actively working from the bottom here.
Amodei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Amodei's hands, connecting with Amodei's forehead.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Von Ketler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Amodei to get to his feet. #T1#
Von Ketler jabs at Amodei's body.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Von Ketler throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Amodei has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Von Ketler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amodei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.
Von Ketler trying to control but Amodei postures up. #SUB2#
Amodei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Ketler sees it coming and defends easily.
Amodei blocks the strikes from Von Ketler. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but Von Ketler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is looking to get back to full guard here but Amodei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Amodei tries to move to mount but Von Ketler blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amodei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amodei is trying to control. Von Ketler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ketler keeps working. #ES#
Von Ketler has one foot on Amodei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler takes one to the chin there.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Von Ketler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands with a straight right. Von Ketler didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ketler to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ketler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Ketler, as that shot connected.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a series of wild punches.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Von Ketler's knee but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amodei slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Von Ketler avoids it with no problem.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Von Ketler.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei blocks a jab.#T2#
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ketler swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Von Ketler's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amodei counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Amodei's guard.#SUB2#
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei is trying to keep Von Ketler in close. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Amodei is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amodei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Ketler looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Amodei slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Von Ketler's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amodei as he avoids it easily.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amodei's waist but Amodei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Amodei moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Ketler's knee momentarily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a jab to Von Ketler's midsection.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Ketler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Von Ketler is rocked!#KD2#
Amodei cracks Von Ketler with a big right hand and Von Ketler goes down!
Oh Von Ketler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei stands and throws Von Ketler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler 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.
Amodei working the ground and pound but Von Ketler is defending the strikes.
Amodei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Von Ketler is in no mood to give up.
Amodei misses with a head shot.
Von Ketler can't escape the position.
Amodei controlling from the full mount.
Von Ketler is desperately trying to improve his position but Amodei has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Amodei jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Von Ketler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amodei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Ketler seems to have got his legs back now.
Amodei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei postures up.#SUB2#
Amodei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Ketler, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Ketler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ketler is trying to control Amodei's posture but Amodei avoids it.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Ketler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinyard's sensitive parts.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vinyard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard lands a head kick. Amodei smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Vinyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Amodei lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body. Vinyard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vinyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Vinyard moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vinyard prevents a body shot from Amodei.
A short left from Amodei.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Amodei breaks the clinch.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Amodei cracks Vinyard with an open hand slap.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinyard throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Amodei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vinyard pinned against the cage. Vinyard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Vinyard scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vinyard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
Amodei motions for Vinyard to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vinyard. #T3#
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinyard throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei stuns Vinyard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinyard's sensitive parts.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vinyard tries to work over Amodei's front leg with a kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Vinyard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Vinyard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Vinyard.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Vinyard.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Vinyard. #BC#
Amodei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Vinyard checks it
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vinyard throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Amodei finds it's way through Vinyard's defenses.
It looks like Amodei has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Vinyard.
Amodei connects with a right hand. Vinyard shakes it off.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Vinyard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vinyard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Amodei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei sizes up Vinyard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Amodei throws a right and a left that Vinyard avoids nicely.
Amodei cracks Vinyard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinyard swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei slips under a jab from Vinyard.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei throws a head kick that Vinyard semi-blocks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amodei.
Vinyard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Vinyard is out of range.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the head.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinyard can do to turn this around?
Vinyard slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinyard. Vinyard obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Vinyard's knee but Vinyard avoids it well.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
Vinyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amodei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Vinyard.
Amodei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3##TD#
Vinyard tries to sprawl but Amodei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amodei is trying to control. Vinyard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amodei works his way into full mount!
Amodei fails to move to back control.
Vinyard tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amodei can't control as he wanted to and Vinyard manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei wants to take a breather but Vinyard is having none of it.
Amodei is just content to waste time from the top position. Vinyard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vinyard keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Vinyard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Vinyard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei throws a shot to the body.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Vinyard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei slips under a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vinyard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Amodei lands the left hand.
Jab from Amodei.
Amodei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Amodei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinyard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinyard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
Amodei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinyard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amodei has time to react.
Vinyard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Derek Vinyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.#CL2#
Vinyard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amodei tries to stall but Vinyard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Vinyard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Amodei controlling the action here for a moment.
Amodei slowing the pace effectively.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Vinyard stops a takedown attempt from Amodei.
Amodei tries to break free but Vinyard pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Vinyard.
Vinyard is pressed up against the cage. Amodei has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vinyard down to the mat. Vinyard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
A jab from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinyard misses with a looping right.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Vinyard's head back.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinyard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Vinyard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
A victorious Giuseppe Amodei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Amodei moves away from the strike by Bak.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Bak.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bak does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Amodei blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei misses with a jab to the body
and Bak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei lands with an uppercut that bounces Bak off the cage and back into range.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Bak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bak swinging wildly here.
Amodei digs a good hook to Bak's body.
Bak checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Bak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei thumps Bak with a low kick.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Bak's leg but Bak calmly moves out of range.
Bak scores with a nice head shot.
Amodei scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bak.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amodei back to the cage. Bak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Amodei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bak works over Amodei's head and body with a nice combination.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Bak's front leg but catches the back leg as Bak tries to avoid it.
Amodei lands an overhand right.#T3#
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei slips a jab from Bak.
Bak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bak! But no joy.
Bak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Bak throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Bak throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Amodei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bak on the side of the head.#T4#
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Bak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bak moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Bak unleashes a big counter combination but Amodei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Amodei misses with a body punch
and Bak counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Bak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bak throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bak is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gun Seok Bak will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Amodei slips under a jab.
Bak misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Bak slips under a jab from Amodei.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei misses with an uppercut
and Bak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Bak slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Bak's belly button to the back.
A big right from Bak misses. #T1#
Amodei takes a swing at Bak's ribcage but misses.
Amodei misses with a double jab
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
Bak swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bak misses with a hook.
Bak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bak moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei lands a jab to Bak's midsection.
Bak tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Bak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bak missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Amodei tests Bak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Bak throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bak.
Bak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Bak takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Bak.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
Bak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Bak.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Bak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Bak misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A low kick from Amodei misses
and Bak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bak.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak misses with a straight right. #TD#
Amodei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bak's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei looking to pass the guard.
Bak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amodei trying to control but Bak is working from the bottom.
Amodei passes into half guard. #T4#
Amodei is pressing down on Bak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bak is holding on for now. #SUB#
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but Bak defends the submission attempt.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amodei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amodei wants to control but Bak is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Bak. Those never looked like landing.
Bak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bak throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bak avoids a kick to the body.
Bak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a thumping low kick.
Bak just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Bak. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Bak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bak.#T1#
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bak throws out the jab.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bak slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Bak.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amodei.
Bak misses with a looping right.
Bak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bak was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Bak misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bak moves away.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bak blocks a leg kick.
Bak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei feints and then cracks Bak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bak down.
Amodei slips under a jab from Bak.#T3#
Amodei cracks Bak with a good jab.
Amodei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei slips under a jab.#TD#
Amodei gets a takedown into half guard.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amodei moves into full mount! Bak won't be happy about that! #T4#
Amodei tries to control but Bak wriggling away.
Amodei can't control as he wanted to and Bak manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bak is looking for a sweep. Amodei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amodei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Amodei in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bak tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Amodei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giuseppe Amodei!
A victorious Giuseppe Amodei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Amodei misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Metharom with a hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom lands a jab.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Metharom.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Amodei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Metharom rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.#CL2#
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Metharom darts in and clinches Amodei up against the cage.
Amodei has Metharom pressed against the cage, preventing Metharom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Amodei misses with a body shot. #T2#
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom cracks Amodei with a good jab.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Metharom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Amodei's head back.
Amodei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!#TD#
Amodei shoots in and bounces Metharom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Metharom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom keeps control of Amodei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Metharom. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Amodei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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.
#R2#
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. Metharom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei with a hook.
Metharom misses the jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amodei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom throws a leg kick #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amodei wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
Amodei prevents Metharom from standing back up.
Metharom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metharom has his hands on Amodei's head, controlling the position.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVB#
Metharom wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position. #SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet - Amodei follows without any prompting.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom slips a jab from Amodei.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metharom sprawls and moves away.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.#T3#
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
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!
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Amodei.
Amodei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Metharom lands a body shot.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amodei tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Metharom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metharom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Amodei lands a jab to the nose.
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom clobbers Amodei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well. #TD#
Metharom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amodei to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Metharom is adopting a defensive guard.
Amodei pushes down on Metharom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Amodei is controlling him
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Metharom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Metharom both land. Nice combination.
Metharom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom throws a leg kick that misses.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well. #T3#
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Amodei is wise to it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom wants to clinch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amodeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amodei.#CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Amodei lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Amodei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amodei on the side of the head.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Amodei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barbosa sprawls well initially but Amodei persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Amodei wants to advance to full mount but Barbosa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Amodei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amodei works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amodei is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amodei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amodei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVR#
Barbosa trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amodei working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa pushing down on Amodei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amodei has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Amodei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amodei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Amodei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Barbosa is thwarting Amodei's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a right hand to the body.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Barbosa misses #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barbosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Amodei frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Barbosa has given up his back. Will we see Amodei going for some submissions?
Amodei gets his hands free as Barbosa looks to control. #SUB2#
Amodei working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barbosa turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amodei controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily. #T4#
Barbosa pushing down on Amodei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Amodei is defending the position.
Amodei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Amodei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei looking to control.
Amodei keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Amodei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amodei pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Amodei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amodei duly obliges.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Amodei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amodei scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Amodei throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei lands with a nice body kick.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amodei has time to react.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Amodei is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Amodei swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a front kick.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amodei.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amodei sprawls well. Amodei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giuseppe Amodei.
Well Amodei 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Pena dives in and grabs Amodei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amodei pushes down on Pena's head and hops out.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Pena moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Amodei gets caught napping as Pena dives in and scores a takedown. Amodei manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Pena drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amodei dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amodei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amodei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Pena is retaining full guard.
Pena striking off his back but it's not causing Amodei any problems.
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Amodei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amodei has managed to get both his arms back between Pena's legs - danger averted.
Amodei trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amodei preventing the sweep.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pena throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #SUB2#
Pena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pena is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pena is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amodei trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amodei circles away.
Pena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarte Pena.
Pena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Amodei.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Pena's ribs.#TD#
Amodei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pena sprawls well initially but Amodei persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amodei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pena is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pena!
Pena is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Amodei manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pena to take his back!
Amodei is looking to control Pena but Pena is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pena wants to escape the position.
Amodei not allowing Pena to control his hands. #SUB#
Amodei looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Amodei working for the choke. #T4#
Pena tries to escape but Amodei has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Amodei working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Amodei is persistently looking for the submission but Pena is defending it well.
Pena wants to escape the position.
Amodei avoiding Pena 's attempts to control his hands.
Pena breaks Amodei's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Amodei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pena throws an elbow that misses. Amodei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pena's guard. Nice move by Amodei!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pena shoots in looking for a takedown but Amodei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters circling a little - Amodei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Amodei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amodei.
Amodei trying to control but Pena is working from the bottom.
Pena wants to sweep but no luck.
Amodei sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pena controls Amodei momentarily but Amodei frees himself. #SUB#
Amodei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amodei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena looking to control but Amodei passes into half guard.
Amodei is looking to advance position but Pena won't allow it. #T1#
Amodei controlling the action here.
Amodei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amodei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giuseppe Amodei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Amodei is keen to just control but Pena is a slippery customer.
Pena moves into full guard.
Pena is trying to control the position but Amodei postures up.
Amodei slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pena.
Amodei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB2#
Pena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura here.
Amodei trying to mount his opponent but Pena defends it.
Pena is looking to control Amodei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pena avoid being mounted?
Pena regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pena trying to control the position.
Pena is pulling down on Amodei's head. It's preventing any offense from Amodei, at least for the moment.
Pena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amodei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pena throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pena can do to turn this around?
Pena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Pena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarte Pena.#T4#
Amodei lands with a nice body kick.
Pena is breathing heavily.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Pena gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amodei circles away.
Pena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amodei but Amodei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amodei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Amodei.
Pena shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena fails with the takedown
and Amodei counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pena shoots in but Amodei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pena steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amodei. That one must have hurt.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Amodei. No joy for Pena on that attempt.
Amodei punishes Pena's body with a nice straight punch.
Pena has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Amodei.
Pena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pena looks to clinch #TD#
and Amodei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amodei. #ES2#
Pena is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amodei presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena trying to stall but Amodei improves his position.
Pena wants to break free but Amodei has control.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pena.
Pena is trying to maintain a safe position but Amodei gets an underhook and turns Pena into the cage.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pena is trying to break the clinch but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pena.
Pena is trying to stall. #BC2#
Pena breaks from the clinch.
Pena has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pena.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Pena's ribs.
Pena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei keeps the fight on the outside.
Pena fails with the takedown
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pena's knee momentarily.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarte Pena.
Amodei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amodei cracks Pena with a good jab.
Pena looks for a takedown but Amodei sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Pena.
Amodei bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amodei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pena on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Pena gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amodei.
Pena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pena shoots in for a double leg but Amodei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pena tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Pena.
Amodei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pena misses with a takedown
and Amodei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pena thinking.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pena ducks right into an uppercut from Amodei. #ROC#
Pena is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Amodei.
Pena is still on wobbly legs! Can Amodei finish him?
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pena gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Amodei gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei!
During a confident post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Demarte Pena spoke after the fight, saying 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Norris throws a head kick that misses
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Norris misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
Amodei defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei scores with a punch to the head.
Norris throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Norris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amodei presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris tries to work over Amodei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amodei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amodei blocks a body shot from Norris.
Norris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Norris.
Norris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amodei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amodei blocking some punches. #T1#
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Amodei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris misses with a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Norris 's knee.
Jab from Norris.
Norris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris cracks the inside of Amodei's front leg.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
Will Norris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Norris lands a head kick. Amodei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
Norris fakes the leg kick and cracks Amodei in the body.
Norris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Norris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris connects with a right hand. Amodei shakes it off.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Amodei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Norris checks it.
Norris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Amodei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amodei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
That kick from Norris tenderised Amodei's leg. Amodei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Norris. Amodei shrugs it off though.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norris.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Norris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Amodei throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Norris down.
Norris checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris thows a leg kick but Amodei checks it #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amodei won't allow Norris to get back to his feet. #ES#
Norris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Amodei presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amodei prevents a body shot from Norris.
Norris working aggressively here.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Norris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Amodei fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Norris dominated that round.
That's time! Norris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Will Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Norris blocks the leg kick.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Will Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amodei misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Amodei down.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei is standing up over Norris. Norris looks to escape but Amodei dives into side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amodei tries to advance to mount but Norris denies him. #SUB2#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Norris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Amodei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?#T1#
Norris is pushing Amodei's head away, looking to escape. Amodei manages to hold on to the position though.
Amodei passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Norris! #SUB2#
Amodei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Norris prevents Amodei from taking his back.
Norris is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Amodei has taken his back!
Norris is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Amodei has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Norris has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T2##SUB2#
Amodei working for the choke.
Norris wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Norris tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Amodei sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Norris to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019

Event: EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018

#R1#
Sityodtong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sityodtong misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Sityodtong pushes Amodei away with a front kick.
Amodei moves out of range as Sityodtong throws a body kick.
Sityodtong misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Sityodtong misses.
Sityodtong tries a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Amodei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sityodtong will feel that in the morning.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sityodtong misses with a straight right.
Sityodtong throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sityodtong defends it well.
Sityodtong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sityodtong misses with a straight left.
And Amodei tries to counter it with a takedown but Sityodtong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei slips a straight right by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Yodsanan Sityodtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A big right from Sityodtong misses.
Amodei throws a body punch but Sityodtong moves out of range.
Sityodtong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Sityodtong throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Sityodtong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sityodtong throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sityodtong tries to score with a low kick but Amodei moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei connects with a right hand. Sityodtong shakes it off.
Sityodtong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sityodtong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Sityodtong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sityodtong throws a wild body kick that Amodei sees coming a mile off.
Sityodtong avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sityodtong misses with the combination.
Sityodtong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitz MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T2##TD2#
Amodei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sityodtong is trying to defend but Amodei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sityodtong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Sityodtong is working away.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Sityodtong defending well. #SUB2#
Amodei is working for a kimura but Sityodtong is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Sityodtong is trying to stand back up but Amodei is controlling him
Amodei has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Sityodtong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Amodei controlling from the full mount.
Amodei is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Sityodtong is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Amodei swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sityodtong is now in Amodei's guard. A big mistake from Amodei there, giving up the dominant position!
Sityodtong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amodei on the ground.
Sityodtong wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Sityodtong defends easily. #SU#
Amodei is working an open guard so Sityodtong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsanan Sityodtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
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.
#R2#
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sityodtong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei feints the counter takedown.
Amodei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sityodtong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sityodtong's sensitive parts.
Sityodtong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Amodei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amodei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sityodtong at a distance.
Sityodtong misses with a few strikes there.
Sityodtong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sityodtong misses with a shot to the body
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Amodei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sityodtong counters with a left and a right that stings Amodei.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sityodtong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei shoots in and drives through. Sityodtong sprawls well.
Sityodtong scores with the left hand. Amodei knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Sityodtong takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Sityodtong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sityodtong throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sityodtong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Amodei misses.
The crowd cheers as Sityodtong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amodei doesn't seem phased though.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong connects with a right hand. Amodei shakes it off.
Yodsanan Sityodtong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sityodtong needs to keep his hands up - Amodei had a free shot at his head there.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sityodtong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sityodtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei tries to land a front kick but Sityodtong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei connects with a solid leg kick.
Sityodtong misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sityodtong finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sityodtong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Amodei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Sityodtong is out of range.
Sityodtong throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amodei works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sityodtong is trying to stand up.
Amodei content just to control the position here.
Sityodtong is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Amodei fails to move to back control.
Sityodtong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sityodtong tries to get out of the position.
Sityodtong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Amodei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sityodtong is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Amodei is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sityodtong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sityodtong shrugs it off.
Sityodtong really wants to buck Amodei off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amodei wants to take Sityodtong's back here but Sityodtong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Amodei controlling the pace for now.
Sityodtong wants to get back to his feet.
Giuseppe Amodei has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Amodei jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sityodtong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sityodtong and Amodei has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sityodtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sityodtong.
Sityodtong ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Sityodtong.
Sityodtong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sityodtong's corner calls for a 1-2. Sityodtong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sityodtong misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Sityodtong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sityodtong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Sityodtong.
Sityodtong looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sityodtong checks a leg kick.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sityodtong throws out the jab.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sityodtong connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sityodtong looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range. #T1#
Amodei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sityodtong misses with a looping left.
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Sityodtong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Amodei lands a jab to Sityodtong's midsection.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Sityodtong checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Amodei. Those never looked like landing.
Sityodtong tried to counter with a leg kick but Amodei avoided it.
Sityodtong throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Sityodtong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sityodtong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sityodtong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amodei.
Amodei slips a straight right by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yodsanan Sityodtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sityodtong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sityodtong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sityodtong lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Sityodtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei misses the jab.
Sityodtong is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amodei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Sityodtong.
Amodei slips a straight right by Sityodtong.
A left lands for Amodei.
Sityodtong lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the cage and back into range.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sityodtong as he avoids it easily.
Sityodtong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a solid leg kick but Sityodtong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amodei.
Sityodtong just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Sityodtong.
Sityodtong moves out of range of the leg kick from Amodei.
Sityodtong misses with a low kick. #T3#
Sityodtong throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Sityodtong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sityodtong throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Amodei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amodei. #ES#
Sityodtong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amodei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amodei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei moves out of range as Sityodtong strikes.
Jab, jab by Amodei - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sityodtong throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sityodtong.
Nice takedown defense from Sityodtong. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Sityodtong throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Sityodtong misses the jab.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong is looking to chop away at Amodei's legs. #T4#
Amodei throws a body punch but Sityodtong moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sityodtong misses the target.
Amodei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sityodtong can pounce on him.
Sityodtong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Amodei misses.
Sityodtong looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Sityodtong throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sityodtong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sityodtong misses the target.
Sityodtong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Sityodtong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sityodtong misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sityodtong. That did some damage!
Sityodtong throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amodei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amodei checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsanan Sityodtong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sityodtong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsanan Sityodtong!
Yodsanan Sityodtong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Jutsu The Final Showdown
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Amodei. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei keeps Ji Woo at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Amodei misses with the combination.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amodei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Ji Woo thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Amodei's body.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Amodei throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei misses with the body kick
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo clobbers Amodei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei. #T3#
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ji Woo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amodei misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Amodei slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land. #BC#
Amodei manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Amodei motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei shoots in for a double leg but Ji Woo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Ji Woo's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Amodei. #T5#
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amodei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ji Woo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amodei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amodei lands a head kick. Ji Woo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Ji Woo drives through and clinches with Amodei against the ropes.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from Amodei.
A right handed body shot lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it. #T6#
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ji Woo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from Amodei.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo cracks Amodei with a nice body shot.
Amodei blocking some punches.
Amodei jumps guard but Ji Woo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Amodei looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo. #T7##BC#
Amodei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Amodei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Ji Woo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Amodei swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Amodei is looking to slow Ji Woo down with leg kicks.
Amodei slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T8#
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Ji Woo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ji Woo with a hook.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Amodei throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei. #T9#
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei tries to counter with a takedown but Ji Woo is quick to defend against it.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ji Woo scores with a hook.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Ji Woo throws a good cross that connects.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Ji Woo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Sloppy strikes from Amodei. Those never looked like landing.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Amodei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
A jab from Amodei misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ji Woo! But no joy.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amodei tries to land a body kick
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ji Woo is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Amodei is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ji Woo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amodei stalling away here and it's allowed Ji Woo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Ji Woo looking to control.
Amodei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ji Woo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ji Woo saw it coming and moves away.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T5#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo digs a good hook to Amodei's body.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo throws a good cross that connects.
Amodei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
Amodei motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ji Woo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T6#
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
A cross from Ji Woo lands.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.#T7#
Ji Woo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Ji Woo saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ji Woo.
Amodei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ji Woo checks it well.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Amodei.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.#T8#
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei tries to counter with a takedown but Ji Woo is quick to defend against it.
Ji Woo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the body
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Amodei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amodei swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
Amodei misses the body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei tries to counter with a takedown but Ji Woo is quick to defend against it.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Amodei swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Amodei throws a solid leg kick but Ji Woo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amodei.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Amodei.#T9#
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Ji Woo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ji Woo tries to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Amodei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei misses the jab.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amodei.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Amodei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Amodei does it's job there.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.#T1#
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Amodei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei shoots for a takedown but Ji Woo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Ji Woo gets caught napping as Amodei dives in and scores a takedown. Ji Woo manages to retain guard.
Amodei trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.#T2#
Amodei postures up.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ji Woo takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
As Ji Woo looks to move away, Amodei throws a big counter combo but Ji Woo just gets out of the way.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Ji Woo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amodei. Ji Woo shrugs it off though.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Amodei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ji Woo doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Ji Woo dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries for a takedown but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right. #T5#
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo blocks a head kick by Amodei.
Ji Woo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Ji Woo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position here. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Ji Woo is trying to control the position but Amodei postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Amodei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ji Woo is controlling Amodei's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Amodei is controlling well. #T8#
Ji Woo wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep. Amodei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ji Woo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Amodei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amodei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amodei tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bong Ji Woo.
I've got Ji Woo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!

Bong Ji Woo wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Jutsu Genin The Grand Finale
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Amodei tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Amodei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ji Woo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Amodei throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.#CUT#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Amodei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target. #T1#
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Amodei jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Amodei misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo looks to land a combination but Amodei avoids it well.
Amodei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ji Woo defends it well.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Amodei swings around for an armbar but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amodei's guard.#T2#
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo is pushing down on Amodei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amodei is fighting to maintain full guard but Ji Woo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Amodei manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amodei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ji Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Amodei's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Ji Woo defends easily. #SUB2#
Amodei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ji Woo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ji Woo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Ji Woo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji Woo forces his way into half guard.
Ji Woo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amodei keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Amodei defends it.
Ji Woo is trying to control. Amodei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Woo not doing much here.
Amodei wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo is stalling here. Amodei is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ji Woo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amodei has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T5##SUB2#
Amodei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ji Woo, who protects the arm well.
Ji Woo seems a little lost for a moment, as Amodei dominates the positioning.
Ji Woo has one of Amodei's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ji Woo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei is working for a submission of some sort.
Ji Woo tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ji Woo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ji Woo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ji Woo pulls Amodei in close to his closed guard and prevents Amodei from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amodei pushing down on Ji Woo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Ji Woo is looking to control Amodei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Woo avoid being mounted?
Ji Woo tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.
Ji Woo is looking to control Amodei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Woo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Amodei passes into side control, despite Ji Woo's attempt to control the position.
Amodei advances to full mount. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Amodei jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ji Woo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ji Woo and Amodei has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Amodei working away.
Ji Woo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ji Woo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amodei's guard! Nice work there by Ji Woo!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVB##T9#
Amodei trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Amodei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amodei feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ji Woo misses with a jab to the body
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei lands a right hook to the body.
Amodei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Amodei throws a leg kick
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Amodei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Amodei settles back down.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amodei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei digs a good hook to Ji Woo's body.
Ji Woo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amodei under the eye.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
Amodei throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Amodei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Amodei lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target. #T3#
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ji Woo checks it well.
Amodei slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Amodei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Amodei throws a body kick.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Ji Woo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei misses with a body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
A left lands for Amodei.
Amodei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ji Woo. #T5#
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Amodei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.#T6#
Amodei tries a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Amodei lands a nice hook to Ji Woo's body. Ji Woo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei scores with a kick to the body.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
And Amodei tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Amodei misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.#T7#
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Amodei tries to land a front kick but Ji Woo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ji Woo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Amodei doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei misses with a kick to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amodei.
Amodei throws a half hearted mid kick.#T8#
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amodei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo slips a jab from Amodei.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amodei moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Amodei thuds a left hand into Ji Woo's body.
Amodei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T9#
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amodei circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei stuns Ji Woo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ji Woo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji Woo's sensitive parts.
Amodei misses with a left hand
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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#
Amodei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Ji Woo looks to land a combination but Amodei avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei misses the body punch
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ji Woo. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Amodei misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Amodei connects with a jab.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Amodei.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.#T2#
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from Amodei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Amodei.
A jab from Ji Woo misses. #T3#
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Amodei.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks Ji Woo off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amodei.
Ji Woo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Amodei misses.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo misses with a two punch combination.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Amodei with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T5#
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Amodei misses with a hook
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amodei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Amodei connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Ji Woo catches Amodei right on the button with a cross.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.#T6#
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ji Woo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Amodei throws a push kick but Ji Woo slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei scores with a kick to the body.
Amodei lands a leg kick that knocks Ji Woo off balance momentarily.#T7#
A big right from Amodei misses.
Nice shot by Amodei.
Amodei lands a nice looking body kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Amodei seems unphased.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei walks into a jab.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
A quick step to the side and Ji Woo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Amodei throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a left to the body.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.#T9#
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Ji Woo misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
Ji Woo walks into a left hand.
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Amodei misses.
Amodei motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amodei 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Giuseppe Amodei!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Giuseppe Amodei!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Giuseppe Amodei!

Giuseppe Amodei wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Jutsu Semi Finals
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Amodei as he connects with a hook.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Amodei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Amodei throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Amodei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amodei misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Amodei drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Amodei off! Amodei jumps back into Penn's guard. #SUB#
Amodei drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Amodei off! Amodei jumps back into Penn's guard. #T2##SUB#
Amodei is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei advances position into side control!#T3#
Amodei advances nicely into full mount.
Amodei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up.
Amodei trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Penn tries to buck Amodei off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Amodei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Amodei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Amodei avoids the attempt from Penn to control.#T5##SUB#
Amodei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn wants to control but Amodei is having none of it.#SUB#
Amodei looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it. #SUB#
Amodei working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Penn is in no mood to give up. #T6##SUB#
Amodei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Amodei's attempts to control the action.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Amodei maintains control.#SUB#
Amodei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Amodei looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well. #T7##SUB#
Amodei working for a submission but Penn is keeping him at bay.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Amodei is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Amodei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Amodei!
BJ Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want to kiss you slowly!'.

Event: Genin Jutsu Rematch
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Ji Woo cracks Amodei with a good jab.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo scores with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Amodei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei lands with a right hand.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.#T1#
Amodei digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amodei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ji Woo throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Ji Woo.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Amodei there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Amodei.#T2#
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Amodei closes the distance and clinches.
Amodei blocking some punches. #BC#
Amodei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ji Woo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amodei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a jab.
Amodei misses with a body shot. #T3#
Ji Woo catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amodei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amodei.
Amodei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amodei looks to clinch
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei blocks it.
Ji Woo connects with the punch.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei lands a body shot. #T4#
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Amodei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amodei scrambles back to his feet.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a body shot.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei. #T5#
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Amodei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Amodei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Ji Woo. #CL#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Ji Woo against the ropes.
Ji Woo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T6#
Ji Woo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Amodei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei trying to control the position but instead, Ji Woo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amodei into the ropes.
Ji Woo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Amodei tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow. #T7#
Ji Woo pushes Amodei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Amodei wants to break free but Ji Woo has control. #BC#
Amodei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amodei on the side of the head.
Amodei misses the jab.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
Ji Woo cracks a nice hook into Amodei's ribs.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range. #T8#
Amodei throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch but Ji Woo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amodei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T9#
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo throws a shot to the body.
Ji Woo connects with the punch.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ji Woo! But no joy.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Jab from Amodei.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei misses with a body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Amodei lands with a hook. Ji Woo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
A quick step to the side and Amodei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Amodei. Beautiful body shot.
Amodei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amodei throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
A nice side step and Ji Woo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ji Woo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy right hand. Amodei should have avoided that one.
Amodei jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Ji Woo catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amodei throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target. #T2#
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amodei throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo connects with a right hand. Amodei shakes it off.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amodei lands the left hand.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a decent looking hook.
Ji Woo slaps away a takedown attempt from Amodei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amodei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amodei misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.#T4#
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Amodei misses.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei slips under a jab.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T5#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Amodei with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji Woo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amodei misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amodei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amodei.#T6#
Amodei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ji Woo counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Amodei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Ji Woo throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Amodei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amodei working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh. Ji Woo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ji Woo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Amodei misses with a looping left.#T8#
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji Woo but Ji Woo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T9#
Amodei swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ji Woo misses. #CL#
Amodei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji Woo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Amodei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ji Woo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amodei misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Ji Woo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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 Giuseppe Amodei.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Bong Ji Woo!

Bong Ji Woo wins by unanimous decision!
Bong Ji Woo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Jutsu Tournament
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei misses the jab.
Ji Woo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei fails to land the takedown.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Amodei slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
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!
Ji Woo tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Amodei catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amodei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ji Woo throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.#TD#
Amodei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ji Woo controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Ji Woo wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo is controlling Amodei's trapped leg to prevent Amodei from advancing to side control.
Ji Woo moves into full guard.
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ji Woo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amodei has passed into half guard!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Ji Woo defending well.
Amodei is thwarting Ji Woo's attempts to control the position.
Ji Woo is positioning himself well to prevent Amodei advancing to mount. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Jab from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei staying out of range there.#T5#
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amodei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ji Woo catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amodei with a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei closes the distance and clinches up with Ji Woo, looking for a takedown. Amodei pushes Ji Woo against the ropes but Ji Woo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
A nice side step and Ji Woo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T6#
Ji Woo throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Amodei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amodei.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amodei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo lands with a nice combination. Amodei backs away looking to recover.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T7#
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Amodei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amodei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji Woo circles away.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ji Woo. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Ji Woo moves into range and clinches up with Amodei.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Amodei controls the action.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei blocking some punches. #TD#
Amodei tightens his grip and picks Ji Woo up, before dumping him to the ground. Ji Woo manages to land in guard.
Ji Woo managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Ji Woo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Amodei passes Ji Woo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Amodei trying to work for an americana but Ji Woo has managed to regain full guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo trying to control the position. #T9#
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Amodei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ji Woo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amodei with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Amodei misses with a hook
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Amodei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amodei somewhat.#TD#
Ji Woo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amodei to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
Amodei advances position into side control!
Ji Woo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ji Woo tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amodei trying to mount his opponent but Ji Woo defends it.
Ji Woo keeping hold of Amodei's head, controlling as best he can.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amodei prevents Ji Woo from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amodei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Amodei is keen to just control but Ji Woo is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amodei fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
A jab from Amodei misses.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei attempts a counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Amodei.
Ji Woo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amodei with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amodei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amodei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.#T5#
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.#TD#
Amodei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back.
Ji Woo won't allow Amodei to pass to mount. #T6#
Amodei trying to control the action but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Amodei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ji Woo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Woo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ji Woo.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Ji Woo is trying to keep Amodei in close.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ji Woo misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amodei doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei with a hook.#T8#
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo tries to move into range but Amodei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Amodei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo punishes Amodei's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Ji Woo throws out a loose jab but Amodei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei slips under a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T9##TD#
Amodei drives through with a takedown into Ji Woo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ji Woo is breathing heavily.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ji Woo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 19:19
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 19:19
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Jutsu Tournament Wars
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Nickerson slips a jab from Amodei.#TD2#
Amodei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickerson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickerson is trying to maintain the position but Amodei is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickerson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amodei manages to pass to mount!
Nickerson reaches up to try and control the position but Amodei seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nickerson rolls and tries to escape and now Amodei has his back!
Amodei is looking to control Nickerson but Nickerson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickerson's coaches at The Cooker have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Amodei is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nickerson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giuseppe Amodei!

Event: Jutsu Tournament Round 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei tries to move into range but Fugu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fugu connects with a right hand. Amodei shakes it off.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fugu connects with a single shot there.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fugu.
Fugu blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Fugu.
Fugu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Fugu lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fugu scores with the left hand. Amodei knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fugu misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Fugu slips the punch.
Amodei takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Fugu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amodei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amodei has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fugu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fugu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amodei, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Fugu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amodei rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fugu's guard! Nice work there by Amodei!
Amodei content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Fugu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Amodei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fugu.
Amodei is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Fugu wants to control but Amodei postures up.
Fugu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fugu is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fugu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amodei working away.
Fugu is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Fugu gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fugu tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fugu is looking to improve his position but Amodei isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Fugu is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fugu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fugu! #T4#
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Fugu from controlling successfully.
Fugu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fugu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Amodei manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Amodei looking to pass the guard.
Amodei is pushing down on Fugu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fugu is fighting to maintain full guard but Amodei has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fugu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amodei in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Fugu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Amodei jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fugu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fugu wants to control but Amodei postures up.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fugu looks to move to half guard but instead Amodei has passed into mount! Damn!#T6#
Fugu is working to get back to half guard.
Fugu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fugu tries to get out of the position.
Fugu is working hard here to advance position.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Fugu is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Amodei is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fugu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fugu wants to hold on but Amodei pushes him away.#T7#
Amodei trying to control but Fugu is having none of it.
Fugu tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fugu is just holding on here. Amodei manages to take his back.
Amodei trying to control.
Fugu is trying to break free.
Fugu just trying to survive but Amodei is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8##SUB2#
Fugu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amodei's arms.
Fugu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Amodei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fugu is looking to escape.
Fugu tries to lock up and control but Amodei gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amodei wants to control the pace but Fugu is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Fugu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amodei prevents Fugu from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fugu is refusing to be controlled, as Amodei sits in half guard.
Fugu is looking for a sweep. Amodei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amodei moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Amodei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amodei works to advance to full mount. Fugu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Fugu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Fugu looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Fugu misses with a straight right.
Fugu fails to land with a series of punches.
Fugu cracks Amodei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fugu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Fugu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Amodei takes the fight into the clinch.
Fugu working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fugu wants to take the fight to the mat but Amodei manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Amodei scores with a shot to the side of Fugu's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Fugu working aggressively here.
Amodei misses with the head strike. #BC#
Fugu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Fugu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fugu misses with a straight left.
Fugu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Fugu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fugu throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fugu ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Fugu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Fugu.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Fugu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fugu works Amodei's body with a nice hook.
Fugu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fugu misses with a two punch combination.
Ylermi Fugu is winning the standup battle so far.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fugu connects with a jab.
Fugu has been working on his balance at Gangsterdamage, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Amodei.
Fugu just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Fugu misses. #T2#
A combination from Fugu does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fugu misses the jab.
Fugu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Fugu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Amodei sprawls and moves away.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fugu was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.#TD#
Fugu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amodei's guard.#SUB2#
Amodei pushes a forearm under Fugu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fugu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!

Event: Jutsu Tournament Rnd II
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fabulous s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fabulous throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Amodei counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amodei.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Amodei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Amodei lands a nice uppercut.
Fabulous wants to stall.
Amodei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Amodei.
Fabulous fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amodei as Fabulous tries to tie him up.
Fabulous 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabulous tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Amodei.
Amodei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fabulous is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Amodei. #TD#
Fabulous has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amodei uses from the top position.
Fabulous keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amodei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fabulous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fabulous seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amodei is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Fabulous is trying to keep Amodei in close.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fabulous is trying to control the position but Amodei postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabulous swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabulous is just out of range.
Fabulous tries to counter with a takedown but Amodei is quick to defend against it.
Fabulous takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Fabulous throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Fabulous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Fabulous on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fabulous throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
Fabulous shoots and misses
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghetto Fabulous . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Fabulous attempts a counter takedown but Amodei avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fabulous doesn't seem phased though.
Fabulous misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei lunges at Fabulous with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fabulous 's hand.
Fabulous shoots in and drives through. Amodei sprawls well.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T4#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Fabulous ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ghetto Fabulous has been cut.
Fabulous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fabulous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Fabulous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabulous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Fabulous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Amodei catches Fabulous right on the button with a cross.
Fabulous misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Amodei holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fabulous tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabulous backwards.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head. #T5#
Fabulous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fabulous .
A shot in the inside from Amodei.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fabulous backwards.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amodei lands with a short shot to the head.
Amodei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabulous s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amodei.
Fabulous 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amodei.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei lands a body punch.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Fabulous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amodei walks away with a smile on his face. Fabulous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T6#
Fabulous throws a sloppy body shot
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Amodei rushes Fabulous and presses him up against the ropes.
Amodei lands with a right to the head.
Amodei scores with a shoulder strike.
Amodei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fabulous backwards.
Amodei lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amodei as Fabulous tries to tie him up.
Amodei is pressed up against the ropes. Fabulous has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amodei down to the mat. Amodei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fabulous is breathing heavily.
Fabulous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei cracks Fabulous with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Fabulous is rocked!
Fabulous misses with a two punch combination.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Fabulous is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabulous is looking to wear down Amodei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Amodei jabs at Fabulous 's body.
Fabulous seems to have got his legs back now.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T7#
Amodei lands a nice hook to Fabulous 's body. Fabulous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fabulous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fabulous 's hands.
Fabulous gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Amodei gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Amodei!
Ghetto Fabulous was interviewed post fight and said 'I can only learn from defeat. '.

Event: Genin Tournament Rnd 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson works Amodei's body with a nice hook.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to counter by clinching up but Robertson breaks away and moves out of range.
Robertson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amodei at a distance.
Robertson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Amodei moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amodei.
Robertson blocking some punches.
Amodei pushes Robertson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Amodei tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amodei misses with some punches. #TD#
Amodei jumps guard.
Amodei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Amodei drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Amodei off! Amodei jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Amodei drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Amodei off! Amodei jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amodei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amodei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard. #T3#
Amodei tries to pass to full mount but Robertson defends it. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well. #SUB#
Amodei is trying to work for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Amodei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Amodei passes into side control, despite Robertson's attempt to control the position.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Amodei is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robertson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robertson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Amodei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Amodei is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Robertson is trying to escape and Amodei transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Robertson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amodei! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Amodei!

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