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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz comes to the cage accompanied by Black Blade. The key to victory for Merkan Killmaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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261 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz throws a series of strikes that have Metamoris backpedaling.
Metamoris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killmaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metamoris scrambles back to his feet.
Killmaz stuffs the takedown.
Metamoris looking to score a takedown here. Killmaz is defending well but Metamoris drives through and ends up in Killmaz's guard.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
Metamoris prevents Killmaz from getting back to his feet.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
Killmaz 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.
Metamoris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metamoris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Metamoris preventing the sweep.
Killmaz is trying to keep Metamoris in close.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killmaz has Metamoris pulled in close to control his posture.
Metamoris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz 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.
Metamoris prevents Killmaz from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metamoris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Merkan Killmaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metamoris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killmaz's half guard.
Killmaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metamoris wants to pass the guard but Killmaz is defending well.
Killmaz is pressing down on Metamoris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
Metamoris drops back looking for a leg! Killmaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killmaz manages to kick Metamoris off! Metamoris jumps back into Killmaz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killmaz seems keen to control Metamoris's posture.
Killmaz keeping moving, preventing Metamoris from controlling successfully.
Killmaz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killmaz is really struggling to control Metamoris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Killmaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metamoris manages to get himself to full guard.
Killmaz trying to control but Metamoris is working from the bottom.
Metamoris looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killmaz 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.
Killmaz wants to control from the top but Metamoris keeps moving.
Metamoris is adopting a defensive guard.
Killmaz wants to control from the top but Metamoris keeps moving.
Killmaz is stalling in the full guard.
Metamoris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Killmaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metamoris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metamoris shoots in and bounces Killmaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metamoris pushes down on Killmaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Killmaz trying to control here.
Killmaz wants to improve his position but Metamoris is controlling well.
Killmaz trying to control here.
Killmaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killmaz is trying to stand.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura but Killmaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metamoris to get the leverage.
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 Merkan Killmaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metamoris blocks a head kick by Killmaz.
And Metamoris tries to counter it with a takedown but Killmaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killmaz but Killmaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Killmaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killmaz lands a jab to the nose.
Metamoris closes the distance and clinches up with Killmaz, looking for a takedown. Metamoris pushes Killmaz against the cage but Killmaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metamoris fails with a takedown attempt.
Merkan Killmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
Nice cross by Killmaz.
Killmaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Metamoris's calf.
Metamoris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killmaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Killmaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killmaz tries to buck Metamoris off but Metamoris is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metamoris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killmaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metamoris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Killmaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris trying to control the action but Killmaz is working from the bottom.
Metamoris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killmaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metamoris misses with the ground and pound.
Killmaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metamoris on the ground.
That's two 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.
Metamoris is chipping away with strikes.
Killmaz is trying to control Metamoris's posture but Metamoris avoids it.
Metamoris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killmaz wants to control but Metamoris postures up.
Metamoris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metamoris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Killmaz wants to control but Metamoris postures up.
Metamoris controls the position.
Killmaz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Killmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Metamoris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metamoris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metamoris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killmaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Killmaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killmaz is looking to reverse the position.
Metamoris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killmaz, who protects the arm well.
Killmaz struggling a bit here.
Metamoris wants to control but Killmaz is keeping him busy.
Metamoris tries for a kimura but Killmaz is defending well.
Killmaz is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metamoris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killmaz down.
Killmaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyz Metamoris 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!
Metamoris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killmaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merkan Killmaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Killmaz lands with a straight right. Metamoris didn't see that one coming.
Metamoris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killmaz can pounce on him.
We've been told by Killmaz's head coaches at Noble Intentions that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killmaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killmaz stuns Metamoris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metamoris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metamoris 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.
Killmaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metamoris stopping the sweep attempt from Killmaz.
Killmaz has his hands on Metamoris's head, controlling the position.
Kyz Metamoris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metamoris preventing the sweep.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killmaz is trying to control the position but Metamoris postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris postures up in Killmaz's guard and throws a big left but Killmaz blocks it.
Killmaz trying to keep a closed guard but Metamoris is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metamoris drops back looking for a leg! Killmaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killmaz manages to kick Metamoris off! Metamoris jumps back into Killmaz's guard.
Metamoris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Killmaz keeping full guard, as Metamoris tries to pass.
Metamoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Killmaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killmaz as he avoids it easily.
That's two 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.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killmaz as he avoids it easily.
Merkan Killmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
Killmaz cracks Metamoris with an open hand slap.
Metamoris 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.
Metamoris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killmaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Metamoris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killmaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killmaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Metamoris back to the cage. Killmaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Metamoris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metamoris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killmaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killmaz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killmaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metamoris.
Killmaz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Metamoris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metamoris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killmaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metamoris's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Metamoris is defended easily by Killmaz.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Killmaz enables Metamoris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Killmaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metamoris stopping the sweep attempt from Killmaz.
Killmaz looking to control.
Metamoris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
Killmaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metamoris trying to control but Killmaz is working from the bottom.
Killmaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killmaz wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris wants to control from the top but Killmaz keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Metamoris shoots for a double leg takedown but Killmaz sprawls well. He's pushed Metamoris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyz Metamoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killmaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metamoris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killmaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metamoris somewhat.
Killmaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab lands there for Killmaz.
Killmaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killmaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Killmaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Metamoris should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Killmaz.
Metamoris has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Killmaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killmaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merkan Killmaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killmaz 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merkan Killmaz!
A victorious Merkan Killmaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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