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Event:
SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Wai Ping looks to throw the jab but Armis is out of range.
Armis ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wai Ping throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Armis's head but Armis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wai Ping throws a front kick aimed at Armis's knee but Armis avoids it well.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armis. #CL2#
Armis moves into the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Armis blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Armis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wai Ping uses from the top position.
Armis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wai Ping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wai Ping manages to mount him!
Armis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
Armis is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis is trying to stand back up.
Armis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Armis just trying to survive but Wai Ping is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
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.
Wai Ping keeps control of the position as Armis tries to break free.
Wai Ping biding his time, controlling Armis. #T3#
Armis tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wai Ping controlling the positon.
Armis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armis tries to roll but Wai Ping sticks to his back.
Armis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wai Ping off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Armis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Armis is still trying to improve position.
Wai Ping trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
That's time! Wai Ping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wai Ping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armis can do to turn this around?
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.
Armis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wai Ping throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Armis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wai Ping looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armis is one step ahead there.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armis throws a strike but Wai Ping rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Wai Ping is proving a slippery customer.
Armis looking for a sweep. Not yet Armis, not yet.
Lu Wai Ping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armis has Wai Ping pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wai Ping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
Armis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wai Ping swings widly with a right hand
and Armis counters with a nice uppercut.
Armis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Wai Ping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wai Ping looks to throw a body kick
and Armis counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wai Ping throws an elbow but misses.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armis managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
#TD2#
Armis pulls guard effortlessly.
Armis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wai Ping has passed into side control.
Armis is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Wai Ping is staying tight to Armis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Armis keeps Wai Ping under control for a moment.
Armis struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Armis is right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elam Armis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wai Ping lands with a hook. Armis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armis has his takedown stuffed
and Wai Ping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armis's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Armis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lu Wai Ping is winning the standup battle so far.
Armis checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wai Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Armis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wai Ping pushes Armis away with a front kick.
Armis slips a jab from Wai Ping.#T1#
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Armis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armis avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Armis throws out a counter right but Wai Ping avoids it with no problem.
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Armis ducks down to avoid it.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armis misses with a takedown
and Wai Ping counters with a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Armis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Armis checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Armis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wai Ping throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Armis counters with a left and a right that stings Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a straight right.
Armis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wai Ping
and Armis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wai Ping thinking.
Armis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lu Wai Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.#T2#
Wai Ping throws a poor cross that misses
and Armis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt
and Wai Ping counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.
Armis checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Wai Ping as Armis shoots in.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Armis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armis is defended easily by Wai Ping.#T3#
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armis is looking for the big counter here.
Wai Ping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armis.
Wai Ping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armis shoots for a takedown but Wai Ping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wai Ping counters with a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Armis's defenses.
Donk. Wai Ping catches Armis right on the button with a cross.
Armis has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wai Ping is fending him off so far but Armis persists. Nope, Wai Ping circles away and we're back to standing.
Armis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses
and Armis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wai Ping thinking.
Wai Ping misses with a jab to the body
and Armis counters with a nice body shot.
Armis ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armis checks it well.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Armis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wai Ping 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Got 2 More Fights To Go And I’m Retiring '.
The defeated Elam Armis had this to say: 'This one didn't go my way but I will be back!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Olsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen 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.
Nice sprawl there from Olsen as Armis shoots in.
Olsen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olsen won't be happy with that.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Armis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Armis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen dodges the ground and pound from Armis.
Armis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Armis wants to take a breather but Olsen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Armis.
Olsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armis is controlling him. #T1#
Olsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Olsen controlling the position.
Armis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olsen wants to stand up but Armis is controlling him.
Olsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Olsen has momentary wrist control but Armis slips an elbow through the middle.
Armis throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Armis postures up in Olsen's guard and throws a big left but Olsen blocks it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Armis pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage.
Armis keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
Olsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armis is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Armis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armis is in close to Olsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Armis throwing strikes but missing.
Olsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armis throws a strike but Olsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Olsen controlling from the top position.
Armis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Olsen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen 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.
Olsen won't allow Armis to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elam Armis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Armis 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.
Olsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Armis working some strikes from top position.
Armis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Armis controlling him for the moment.
Armis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armis wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen working a defensive guard here.
Armis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armis trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Armis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Armis stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Armis has a closed guard, preventing Olsen from standing up.
Olsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armis trying to control the position here.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Armis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Olsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armis.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.#T3#
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Armis counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen misses with a hook
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armis has his takedown stuffed
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen throws an overhand right that lands on Armis's shoulder, as Armis tries to avoid the shot.
Armis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olsen but Olsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hugo Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
Armis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olsen defends it nicely.#T4#
Armis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Armis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Armis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elam Armis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Armis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Olsen misses.
Armis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armis has a takedown stuffed.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Armis manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Olsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen seems keen to control Armis's posture.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Armis is controlling him. #T1#
Olsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Armis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olsen has his hands on Armis's head, controlling the position.
Armis postures up in Olsen's guard and throws a big left but Olsen blocks it.
Armis chips away with some ground and pound.
Armis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olsen seems keen to control Armis's posture.
Armis works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hugo Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olsen is trying to keep Armis in close.
Olsen is pulling down on Armis's head. It's preventing any offense from Armis, at least for the moment.
Armis stops Olsen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olsen misses the jab.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen tests Armis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olsen won't be happy with that. #T3#
Armis lands a nice forearm strike.
Olsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Olsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Armis.
Armis is chipping away with strikes.
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Olsen is looking to regain half guard here but Armis keeps moving and retains side control.
Olsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Armis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olsen is trying to get back to his feet.
Armis looks up at the clock and then as Olsen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Armis misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Armis scoring with punches from side control.
Olsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't.
Olsen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Armis.
Armis is working Olsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Olsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Armis trying to control the position but Olsen is working away.
Elam Armis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elam Armis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Armis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elam Armis!
After winning the bout, Elam Armis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Weeks has Armis up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Weeks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weeks manages to end up in side control.
Armis is holding Weeks down, trying to stall.
The strikes coming from Weeks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Armis defending against the ground and pound.
Weeks throws a strike aimed at the side of Armis's head but Armis avoids it well.
Weeks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Armis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armis wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armis pushes Weeks off looking to stand but Weeks dives back in and keeps control.
Weeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armis's head.
Armis is trying to maintain the position but Weeks is very close to passing his half guard.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
Weeks 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.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Armis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weeks prevents Armis from standing back up.
Armis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weeks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weeks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Weeks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armis wants to get back to full guard.
Weeks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armis defending well though.
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
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. Weeks connects with a nice short shot to Armis's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weeks lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Armis is rocked!
Armis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
Oh Armis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weeks drops an elbow to the side of Armis's head.
Weeks works his way into full mount!
Weeks postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Armis in real trouble here! The ref calls for Armis to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
An out of breath Darren Weeks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Elam Armis had this to say: 'This one didn't go my way but I will be back!'. |
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Event:
Empire: XV
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Helpmann is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis shoots and misses
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Armis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helpmann stuns Armis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Armis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Armis throws a strike aimed at the side of Helpmann's head but Helpmann avoids it well.
Helpmann struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Armis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Helpmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helpmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armis on the ground.
Helpmann wants to control but Armis postures up.#T2#
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helpmann is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Armis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
Helpmann 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.
Helpmann taking a bit of punishment here - Armis scoring with strikes.
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armis lands some shots froms side control.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helpmann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Helpmann struggling a bit here.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working. #T3#
Helpmann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Armis working the ground and pound from side control.
Armis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpmann keeps working.
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Armis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Helpmann tries to improve position but can't.
Armis lands an elbow.
Armis grinds an elbow into Helpmann's temple.
Helpmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Helpmann wants to control but Armis postures up.
Armis is putting a hurting on Helpmann here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Helpmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armis landing strikes.
Armis cracks Helpmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Helpmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helpmann is not content to let Armis control the position.
Helpmann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Armis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Armis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Armis lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Armis fails with a takedown attempt.
Armis staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Helpmann jabs at Armis's body.
Armis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a nice uppercut.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.#T1#
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Helpmann. No joy for Armis on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann cracks Armis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown. Helpmann tries to sprawl out of it but Armis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helpmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Helpmann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Armis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Helpmann enables Armis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Helpmann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Helpmann wants to get back to his feet but Armis passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Armis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armis working Helpmann over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Armis 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.
Armis lands with a punch from half guard.
Helpmann trying to control from the bottom.
Armis 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.
Helpmann wants to get back to full guard.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Helpmann tries to get to full guard but Armis has control of the leg.
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Armis working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helpmann lands a jab.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armis shoots for a double leg takedown but Helpmann sprawls well. He's pushed Armis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helpmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Armis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helpmann cracks Armis with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armis.
Armis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armis fails with the takedown
and Helpmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Armis looks to clinch
and Armis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helpmann defends it well.
Helpmann with a jab.
Armis moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Helpmann throws a shot from downtown. Armis moves away and avoids it.
Armis unleashes a big counter combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Helpmann did well to prevent Armis getting side control.
Elam Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helpmann is trying to control but can't.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Armis connects with a nice short shot to Helpmann's temple.
Helpmann is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armis lands a nice short elbow.
Armis trying to control the action but Helpmann is working from the bottom.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Armis winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Helpmann trying to control from the bottom.
Helpmann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helpmann is trying to stand.
Armis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armis lands strikes from half guard.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Armis working over Helpmann with some ground and pound. Helpmann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Helpmann is trying to maintain the position but Armis is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Armis there. #ROC2#Helpmann is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis lands a big elbow - Helpmann is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Armis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
An out of breath Elam Armis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Robert Helpmann had this to say: 'Here children lollipops, ice cream all free todayyyy'. |
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Event:
Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armis blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Armis feints the counter takedown.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Armis counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Armis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Armis scores with punches from side control.
Armis working away.
Armis working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes.
Armis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Armis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnes to see if he's OK.
Armis lands a few punches from side control.
Armis working the head with strikes.
Barnes seems a little lost for a moment, as Armis dominates the positioning.
Barnes dodges the ground and pound from Armis.
Armis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Armis landing strikes.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Armis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armis on the ground.
Armis working the body and head with strikes.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Armis scoring with strikes.
Armis tries to score with some ground and pound. Barnes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armis working the head with strikes.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Armis throwing strikes but Barnes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Armis is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position but Armis is working away.
Armis manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes stops Armis from getting back to his feet.
Armis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Armis tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armis defending well though.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes prevents Armis from standing back up.
#T3#
Armis keeping hold of Barnes's head, controlling as best he can.
Armis is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armis gets back to full guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armis keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Armis pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Armis throws a big elbow that misses.
Armis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armis is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Armis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Armis keeps it at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armis has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
Armis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Armis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Armis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Barnes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Armis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Armis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes tries to buck Armis off but Armis is having none of it.
Barnes taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Barnes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Armis landing a few strikes.
Armis working the body and head with strikes.
Armis trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armis scoring with punches from side control.
Armis grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
Barnes looks to move to half guard but instead Armis has passed into mount! Damn!
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Armis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
Armis with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Armis landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble!
Armis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armis landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Armis avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Armis landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble!
Armis controlling his opponent.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Armis lands a big elbow.
Armis raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Armis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Armis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Barnes scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Armis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Armis stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
Our winner, Elam Armis, 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. |
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Event:
Empire: XI
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Armis knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Armis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Armis is rocked!
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armis on the side of the head.
Oh Armis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morrison fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Armis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Armis looks to clinch but Morrison throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Armis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Morrison!
A victorious Frank Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Armis drives through and clinches with Aliyev against the cage.
Aliyev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aliyev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aliyev is keeping busy.
Aliyev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Armis as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Armis manages to break the clinch.
Armis blocks a jab.
Armis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aliyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khizri Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armis.
Aliyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Armis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armis's back!
Armis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Armis right now.
Aliyev struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Aliyev is looking for the choke from the back position but Armis is controlling his hands well. #T1##SUB#
Aliyev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Aliyev looking for the RNC.
Aliyev controlling well, preventing Armis from escaping the position.
Armis keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Aliyev is persistently looking for the submission but Armis is defending it well.
#SUB#
Aliyev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Armis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Aliyev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Armis tries to escape but Aliyev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Armis is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Aliyev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Armis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Aliyev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armis is just riding it out for now. Aliyev eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Armis is trying to get back to full guard.
Aliyev wants to take a breather but Armis is having none of it.
Armis won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
Aliyev trying to control the action but Armis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aliyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aliyev.
Armis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Armis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aliyev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aliyev has Armis in his guard.#REVB#
Armis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aliyev's head.
Aliyev 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.
Armis wants to control from the top but Aliyev keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khizri Aliyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Aliyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aliyev, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aliyev.
#TD2#
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aliyev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aliyev working for submissions but it's allowed Armis to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev taking some punishment here, with Armis in his half guard. #SUB#
Aliyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armis lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Nice strikes from Armis there.
Aliyev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aliyev's head.
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Aliyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Aliyev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis tries to free his leg and advance position but Aliyev is retaining full guard.
Aliyev looking for a sweep. Not yet Aliyev, not yet.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis with a nice head shot there.
Armis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Armis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armis working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Aliyev is rocked!
Armis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Aliyev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armis trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Aliyev seems to have got his legs back now.
Armis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Armis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis 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.
Aliyev keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Aliyev working for a triangle but Armis defends it easily.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Armis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armis wants to control from the top but Aliyev keeps moving.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Aliyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Armis prevents Aliyev from getting back to his feet.
Armis lands a couple of elbows.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Aliyev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.#SUB#
Aliyev has his foot on Armis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armis works his way back into a safe position though.
Aliyev has momentary wrist control but Armis slips an elbow through the middle.
Armis is in close to Aliyev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis postures up and lands a big shot to Aliyev's brow.
Armis works over Aliyev with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Aliyev is looking for a triangle but Armis pushes his legs off easily.
Armis is pushing down on Aliyev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aliyev is fighting to maintain full guard but Armis has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elam Armis 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Armis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aliyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Aliyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Elam Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aliyev wants to sweep here but Armis controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Armis connects with a couple of short punches.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Armis stops Aliyev from standing up.
Armis distracts Aliyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armis scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armis stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
Aliyev looking to control.
#T1#
Armis distracts Aliyev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Armis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Armis landing some decent shots from guard.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armis stands up over Aliyev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Armis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Aliyev's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elam Armis!
A relieved looking Elam Armis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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