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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Ziskie (ranked 8986 p4p, 473 weight class) and Jay Monahan (ranked 25346 p4p, 491 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Monahan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
Ziskie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monahan's hands.
Ziskie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
A short right from Ziskie on the inside.
Monahan is trying to pull guard but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Ziskie.
Monahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ziskie smiles and moves away.
Ziskie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monahan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monahan.
Monahan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziskie finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Monahan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Monahan looks to clinch but Ziskie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Monahan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Philip Ziskie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Imbert (ranked 4063 p4p, 414 weight class) and Mika Allu (ranked 3720 p4p, 393 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Imbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mika Allu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu throws a looping overhand right but Imbert ducks down to avoid it.
Allu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Allu moves away from the strike by Imbert.
Imbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allu circles away quickly and effectively.
Imbert pushes Allu up against the cage in a clinch.
Imbert 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.
Imbert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imbert gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Allu can't get the takedown.
Allu tries for a takedown but Imbert manages to get underhooks.
Jason Imbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mika Allu.
Allu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Imbert blocks an uppercut.
Allu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allu 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.
The fighters circling - Imbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbert is looking to counter punch.
Allu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Allu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Allu connects with a decent elbow.
Allu cracks Imbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Allu working away.
Allu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Imbert is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Imbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Imbert tries to get out of the position.
Allu scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Imbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imbert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Allu scores with punches from side control.
Allu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Imbert is looking to reverse the position.
Allu scores with punches from side control.
Allu staying calm.
Allu scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu grinds an elbow into Imbert's temple.
Allu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Allu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Imbert is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Allu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Allu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Holey (ranked 3838 p4p, 180 weight class) and Dax Baxter (ranked 4109 p4p, 192 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dax Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter lands with a hook. Holey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holey is out of range and Baxter settles back down.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Baxter does it's job there.
Baxter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holey.
Baxter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Holey goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.
Baxter jabs at Holey's body.
Baxter throws a right and a left that Holey avoids nicely.
Holey has his takedown stuffed
and Baxter counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holey looking to score a takedown here. Baxter is defending well but Holey drives through and ends up in Baxter's guard.
Baxter controlling Holey's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baxter 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.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Holey from controlling successfully.
Baxter seems keen to control Holey's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baxter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holey is pushing down on Baxter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baxter is fighting to maintain full guard but Holey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holey passes to full mount!
Baxter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey is working for a kimura but Baxter is defending it quite comfortably.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Holey is controlling well.
Baxter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holey.
Baxter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baxter keeping hold of Holey's head, controlling as best he can.
Holey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter cracks Holey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baxter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baxter throws a right hand that Holey ducks under and follows up with a left that Holey also avoids with ease.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baxter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheers as Baxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holey doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Baxter both land. Nice combination.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
Baxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
It looked like Holey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baxter.
Holey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baxter.
Baxter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holey backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey dives in and grabs Baxter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baxter pushes down on Holey's head and hops out.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Holey avoids it with no problem.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dax Baxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Holey ducks right into an uppercut from Baxter.
Baxter jabs at Holey's body.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holey. Holey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holey fails with the takedown.
Baxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holey momentarily.
Dax Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holey is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Baxter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holey walks into a stiff left hand from Baxter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holey prevents a body shot from Baxter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Holey breaks the clinch.
Holey has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a nice body punch.
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Holey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baxter throws out a counter right but Holey avoids it with no problem.
Holey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey throws an elbow that misses. Baxter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holey's guard. Nice move by Baxter!
Holey keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baxter trying to control but Holey is working from the bottom.
Holey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baxter.
Baxter 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holey keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baxter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baxter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holey.
Holey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baxter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baxter connects with a right hand. Holey shakes it off.
Baxter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holey walks into a stiff left hand from Baxter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter lands a right hook to the body.
Baxter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holey shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baxter connects with a nice looking jab.
Baxter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nick Holey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baxter.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Holey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baxter counters with a three punch combo that has Holey backing up. Holey nods at Baxter to acknowledge the strikes.
Baxter lands with a straight right. Holey didn't see that one coming.
Holey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Baxter catches Holey right on the button with a cross.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baxter duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holey is looking to clinch but Baxter is avoiding it.
Baxter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Holey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Holey ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holey tries for a takedown but Baxter circles away easily
and Baxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Holey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baxter tries a low kick but Holey avoids it.
Baxter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holey momentarily.
Holey moves to clinch but Baxter breaks away
and Baxter counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holey misses with a takedown
enabling Baxter to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Baxter lands.
Baxter lands a jab to the head.
Baxter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holey back to the cage. Baxter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baxter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baxter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter scores with a body shot.
Dax Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holey misses with a takedown attempt
and Baxter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter looks to land a combination. Holey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holey slips a jab and a cross from Baxter.
Holey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a hook. Holey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baxter punishes Holey's body with a nice straight punch.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holey. Holey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baxter counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baxter is looking to take a break and control but Holey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nick Holey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baxter 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 Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Baxter!
A very excited looking Dax Baxter 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 5230 p4p, 511 weight class) and Josh Alli (ranked 5106 p4p, 501 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Alli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lermontov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lermontov avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lermontov lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Lermontov presses Alli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lermontov lands a left hand.
Lermontov is leaning against Alli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alli misses with the head strike.
Lermontov lands with a left to the head.
Lermontov blocks an elbow strike.
Lermontov is leaning against Alli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lermontov lands a nice uppercut.
Alli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allis head.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Lermontov finish him?
Lermontov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a big right hand that drops Alli! The killer instinct kicks in and Lermontov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lermontov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keon Fazeli (ranked 4938 p4p, 490 weight class) and Tieree Joints (ranked 8354 p4p, 616 weight class). Fazeli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All Of The Lights. On his way into the cage it seems that Keon Fazeli has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Keon Fazeli seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keon Fazeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tieree Joints!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joints moves into the clinch.
Fazeli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joints clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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.
A lull in the action here.
Fazeli sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Joints taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keon Fazeli!
Our winner, Keon Fazeli, 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.
Tieree Joints was interviewed post fight and said 'I saw where my opportunities were missed, and that is what I will work on. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cj Morrison (ranked 4208 p4p, 423 weight class) and Angel Childress (ranked 4310 p4p, 432 weight class). Childress has chosen Eighth of sticky gooey-by MAC MAL as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Childress!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Childress counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morrison won't be happy with that.
Childress working the ground and pound.
Childress has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Morrison is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Childress yanks on the arm and Morrison is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Childress.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angel Childress!
An intense looking Angel Childress took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Jeremiah porter I just took your virginity in the middle of the cage and put the division and notice.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 3066 p4p, 345 weight class) and Derek Johnson (ranked 4553 p4p, 456 weight class). Bardakci comes to the cage accompanied by Edis - Çok Çok. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardakci shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson tries to bum rush Bardakci with a series of wild strikes but Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bardakci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Bardakci throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson leaves Bardakci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bardakci takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bardakci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Derek Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bardakci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bardakci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bardakci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Bardakci wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Bardakci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Bardakci forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardakci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bardakci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bardakci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bardakci seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bardakci.
Bardakci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bardakci.
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bardakci to get the leverage.
Bardakci 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.
Bardakci is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bardakci is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bardakci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Half Life (ranked 2718 p4p, 251 weight class) and Marcos Santana (ranked 4153 p4p, 333 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcos Santana was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Half Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Life.
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Life's coaches at Team Alpha Midget 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.
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Life is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Life is trying is best to control the position here.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Life is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Life wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Life is positioning himself well to prevent Santana advancing to mount.
Life is refusing to be controlled, as Santana sits in half guard.
Santana with the ground and pound but Life uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana passes Life's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Life controlling the position for now.
Santana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Life can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Life holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Santana tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Life wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santana.
Life is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Life is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Life tries to hold on but Santana postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Santana landing strikes from the mount.
Santana landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana throws some wild stikes that Life manages to avoid easily.
Santana avoids the attempt from Life to control.
Santana postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Life looks a forlorn figure.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Santana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Life tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Santana with a couple of short strikes.
Life tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Santana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Santana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Life can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Life tries to lock up and control but Santana gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santana scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Life?
Santana avoids the attempt from Life to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Santana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Life is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Life takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Santana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Life is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Life tries to reverse the position but Santana maintains control.
Life tries to hold on but Santana pushes him away.
Santana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santana landing shots from mount.
Life is looking to get to half guard.
Santana is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Life to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Life shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Santana dominated that round.
That's time! Life's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Life scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Half Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Life cracks Santana with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santana looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Life finish him?
Santana is rocked!
Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santana is still in real trouble! Can Life finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Life works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana is fighting to break Life's control of his arms but Life is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Life holds on and takes a little breather.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Life is keeping the position for now.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Life utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana wants to control from the top but Life keeps moving.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Life controlling Santana's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses.
Life is pulling down on Santana's head to control his posture.
Life has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle.
Life trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Life working a defensive guard here.
Santana passes Life's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Life is holding on to half guard well.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana thows a huge punch but Life dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Santana there.
Santana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Life knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life is not content to let Santana control the position.
Life trying to control here.
Life is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Life defends it.
Life is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana is just content to waste time from the top position. Life takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Life looking to control but Santana passes into half guard.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Life is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Life blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santana.
Life actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Life defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage 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.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Life cracks Santana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santana passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Santana cracks Life with a big elbow.
Life is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Life 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.
Life can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana trying to control the position but Life is working away.
Life is trying to control Santana's posture but Santana avoids it.
Santana connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Life some visible discomfort.
Life is not content to let Santana control the position.
Santana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Santana throws an elbow but Life slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The strikes coming from Santana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Life is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Santana looking to ground and pound but Life is blocking nicely.
Santana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Life is bucking up trying to escape but Santana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Life is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana scoring with strikes but Life is staying in there.
Life bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Life preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Life has passed into side control.
Life is staying tight to Santana's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Santana is not content to let Life control the position.
Life content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Life wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santana keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santana looking for a sweep but Life has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Santana working to try and regain half guard.
Santana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcos Santana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Life looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santana is desperately trying to improve his position but Life has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Life lands a big shot there that rocks Santana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Life throwing strikes but Santana bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santana 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Santana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Homelius (ranked 4494 p4p, 487 weight class) and Kalmin Maltusuri (ranked 2914 p4p, 344 weight class). Kalmin Maltusuri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aulis Homelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalmin Maltusuri!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Homelius misses
and Maltusuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maltusuri throws a right hand that misses
and Homelius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maltusuri!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maltusuri for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius continues to stall.
Maltusuri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maltusuri can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maltusuri misses with a straight right.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maltusuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Homelius misses with a takedown
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homelius slips under a jab from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but Homelius moves out of range.
Maltusuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homelius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Homelius is defended easily by Maltusuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Maltusuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius misses the shot to the body.
Homelius misses with an uppercut
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Homelius is out of range.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Homelius looks for a takedown but Maltusuri sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Homelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltusuri.
Homelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maltusuri stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Maltusuri. Beautiful body shot.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
Homelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Homelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltusuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius swings for the body but Maltusuri moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Homelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalmin Maltusuri 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.
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but Homelius ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maltusuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maltusuri connects with a looping right hand.
Kalmin Maltusuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius drops his hands momentarily and Maltusuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Homelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maltusuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Maltusuri's guard now, I'm sure.
Homelius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Homelius.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltusuri misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Maltusuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltusuri.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it well and moves away.
Maltusuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Homelius tries for a takedown but Maltusuri circles away easily
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand.
Homelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maltusuri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Homelius is in Maltusuri's guard.
Maltusuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Homelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Homelius passes into half guard.
Homelius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius uses his free foot to push down on Maltusuri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maltusuri.
Homelius content just to control the position here.
Homelius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maltusuri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homelius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Aulis Homelius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Homelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maltusuri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Homelius shoots in and bounces Maltusuri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius forces his way into half guard.
Maltusuri is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Homelius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius shoots and misses
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Homelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maltusuri was covering up waiting for the punch and Homelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Homelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Homelius.
Homelius'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.
Homelius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Homelius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Homelius prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maltusuri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Homelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Homelius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maltusuri will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Homelius working the head with strikes.
Homelius is staying tight to Maltusuri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
A jab lands there for Maltusuri.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Homelius 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 2238 p4p, 258 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 2008 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane misses with a takedown attempt
and Merlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merlin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Merlin.
Sane moves away from the strike by Merlin.
Sane ducks under a wild hook from Merlin.
Merlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merlin lands a jab to the nose.
Merlin looks to throw a body kick
so Sane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sane's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Sane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sane pushing down on Merlin'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.
Sane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Sane eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Sane has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin won't allow Sane to pass to mount.
Sane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Merlin trying to control but Sane postures up.
Sane is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sane to get the leverage.
Sane tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Merlin wants to control but Sane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sane 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.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Merlin trying to hold on to Sane's head to control him but Sane postures up.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
Sane wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin's coaches at Valhalla MMA 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.
Merlin is positioning himself well to prevent Sane advancing to mount.
Sane seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Merlin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Sane!
Justin Sane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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