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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maki Homma (ranked 1420 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov (ranked 183 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maki Homma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdurakhmanov.
Homma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abdurakhmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Homma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abdurakhmanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdurakhmanov 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.
Homma 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.
Abdurakhmanov has hold of Homma's hands but Homma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Homma thows a huge punch but Abdurakhmanov dodges it nicely.
Abdurakhmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdurakhmanov actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abdurakhmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Homma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdurakhmanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdurakhmanov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Homma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Homma 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.
Homma is nestled in close to Abdurakhmanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Homma connects with a nice short shot to Abdurakhmanov's temple.
Homma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Homma slips a nice elbow through Abdurakhmanov's hands, connecting with Abdurakhmanov's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Homma connects with a nice short shot to Abdurakhmanov's temple.
Homma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing that Homma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Homma working the head and body with strikes.
Homma working the head and body with strikes.
Homma working Abdurakhmanov over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Homma wants to free his trapped foot but Abdurakhmanov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Homma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Homma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Homma slips a nice elbow through Abdurakhmanov's hands, connecting with Abdurakhmanov's forehead.
Abdurakhmanov looking for submissions off his back.
Abdurakhmanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Homma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma preventing the sweep.
Homma with a nice head shot there.
Abdurakhmanov working for a triangle but Homma defends it easily.
Homma cracks Abdurakhmanov with a solid left hand.
Homma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdurakhmanov's head.
Homma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Homma is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abdurakhmanov has momentary wrist control but Homma slips an elbow through the middle.
Abdurakhmanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Homma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdurakhmanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma is working Abdurakhmanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Homma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Homma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abdurakhmanov working for a triangle but Homma defends it easily.
Homma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Homma landing with the ground and pound.
Homma trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdurakhmanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdurakhmanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Homma defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Homma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Homma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abdurakhmanov.
Homma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Abdurakhmanov.
Abdurakhmanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Homma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdurakhmanov throws a right hand that misses
and Homma counters with a takedown into side control.
Homma scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abdurakhmanov to see if he's OK.
Homma landing a few strikes.
Abdurakhmanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdurakhmanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Homma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Homma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abdurakhmanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homma working the head and body with strikes.
Homma working over Abdurakhmanov with some ground and pound. Abdurakhmanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abdurakhmanov has hold of Homma's hands but Homma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurakhmanov is looking to control Homma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdurakhmanov avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Homma connects with a nice short shot to Abdurakhmanov's temple.
Abdurakhmanov trying to hold on to Homma's head to control him but Homma postures up.
Homma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abdurakhmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Homma.
Nice strikes from Homma there.
Ground and pound from Homma.
Abdurakhmanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Homma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Homma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abdurakhmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Homma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Homma working over Abdurakhmanov with some ground and pound. Abdurakhmanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Homma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurakhmanov taking some punishment here, with Homma in his half guard.
Homma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurakhmanov tries to hold on but Homma pushes him away.
Homma landing strikes from the mount.
Homma prevents Abdurakhmanov from getting the reversal.
Homma landing punches.
Homma lands a heavy elbow.
Abdurakhmanov regains half guard.
Homma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurakhmanov can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Homma lands a nice short elbow.
Homma winds up and cracks Abdurakhmanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Homma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdurakhmanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma working Abdurakhmanov over with strikes.
Abdurakhmanov is rocked!
Homma drops an elbow to the side of Abdurakhmanov's head.
Homma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdurakhmanov is just riding it out for now. Homma eventually gives up the hold.
Homma drops an elbow to the side of Abdurakhmanov's head.
Homma uses his free foot to push down on Abdurakhmanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abdurakhmanov.
Homma looking to finish Abdurakhmanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abdurakhmanov!
Homma lands with some strikes.
Abdurakhmanov working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abdurakhmanov's face.
Homma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homma goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Abdurakhmanov is on top in guard.
Abdurakhmanov pushes down on Homma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maki Homma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abdurakhmanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Abdurakhmanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Homma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abdurakhmanov.
Homma missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Homma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abdurakhmanov lands with a nice body punch.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a hook
and Homma counters with a shoot takedown. Abdurakhmanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Homma wants to control from the top but Abdurakhmanov keeps moving.
Homma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Homma with a nice head shot there.
Abdurakhmanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Homma passes Abdurakhmanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homma is thwarting Abdurakhmanov's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Homma there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Homma working Abdurakhmanov over with strikes.
Abdurakhmanov wants to improve his position but Homma is controlling well.
Homma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Homma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdurakhmanov defends it well.
Abdurakhmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Homma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abdurakhmanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Homma is thwarting Abdurakhmanov's attempts to control the position.
Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurakhmanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Homma pulls his head out easily.
Homma 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.
Homma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abdurakhmanov has hold of Homma's hands but Homma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Homma is looking to advance position but Abdurakhmanov won't allow it.
Homma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Homma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdurakhmanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abdurakhmanov tries to get to full guard but Homma has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma is looking to advance position but Abdurakhmanov won't allow it.
Homma seems to be looking for submissions.
Homma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdurakhmanov defends it well.
Homma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Homma working over Abdurakhmanov with some ground and pound. Abdurakhmanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Homma lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdurakhmanov tries to get to full guard but Homma has control of the leg.
Homma working the head and body with strikes.
Maki Homma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma content to control rather than advance.
Homma winds up and cracks Abdurakhmanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Homma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abdurakhmanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maki Homma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Homma, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Homma!
Maki Homma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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