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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Kombat Theme. Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wildboy. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
30 - 17 - 2 |
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185 cm
44
167 lbs
38 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Armis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Armis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.
Armis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Armis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Armis is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott thuds his right hand into Armis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis shoots in and bounces Scott off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armis is controlling him.
Armis advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is staying active underneath Armis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scott is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis working for a submission but Scott is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Armis looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott stops Armis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
Scott prevents Armis from taking his back.
Armis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Scott has worked his arm free - good work by Scott!
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Armis controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Armis forces the positional change into back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Armis goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Armis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armis fails to take his opponent's back.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Armis goes for an armbar but Scott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Armis is controlling Scott's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to stand up but Armis won't let him.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Scott wants to stand but Armis is controlling his arm.
Armis is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped.
That's four 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.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Armis is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Armis drags him back down.
Armis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armis but great work by Scott.
Scott wants to stand but Armis has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Armis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scott throws the left hand but Armis avoids the punch easily.
Armis feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Scott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis stops Scott from standing up.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Armis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Scott misses.
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Armis getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to stand.
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Armis is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Armis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Scott could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Armis has cracked it and Scott is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eli Armis!
Eli Armis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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