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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micheal De Atrmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legate Lanius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micheal De Atrmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legate Lanius!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Atrmus circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Atrmus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lanius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
De Atrmus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanius is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Atrmus misses with a double jab
and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lanius landing knees to the head.
Lanius keeps control of De Atrmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lanius.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
De Atrmus is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
Lanius with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Atrmus tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Atrmus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lanius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Atrmus wants to stall.
Lanius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
De Atrmus is trying to drag Lanius to the mat but Lanius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Atrmus avoids a wild elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus is trying to force a seperation but Lanius has the dominant position.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but De Atrmus blocks it.
De Atrmus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
De Atrmus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanius.
De Atrmus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lanius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus blocks the elbow strike.
Lanius lands a left hand.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lanius controlling the action here for a moment.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanius throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lanius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lanius misses with an elbow over the top.
De Atrmus wants to break free but Lanius has control.
De Atrmus wants to break free but Lanius has control.
Lanius controlling the action here for a moment.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
De Atrmus takes an elbow to the temple.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Atrmus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lanius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lanius throws an elbow that misses.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
Lanius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Atrmus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Atrmus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lanius leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Atrmus looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lanius throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lanius gets a clinch.
De Atrmus wants to stall.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
De Atrmus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius missing with knees to the body.
Lanius connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Atrmus's face.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De Atrmus takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lanius wants to clinch.
Lanius avoids the head kick by De Atrmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanius has De Atrmus up against the cage in a clinch.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lanius as De Atrmus tries to tie him up.
Lanius managing to block the knees to the body from De Atrmus.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lanius prevents it.
De Atrmus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
De Atrmus is looking to break free of the clinch but Lanius has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
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.
De Atrmus throws an elbow that misses.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanius successfully pulls guard.
De Atrmus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lanius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Atrmus gets tackled into the cage by Lanius. Lanius maintains the clinch.
Lanius missing with knees to the body.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Atrmus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Atrmus is trying to maintain a safe position but Lanius gets an underhook and turns De Atrmus into the cage.
Lanius misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
Lanius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lanius misses with a knee strike.
Lanius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Atrmus is trying to force a seperation but Lanius has the dominant position.
De Atrmus misses with a knee to the head.
De Atrmus managing to block the knees to the body from Lanius.
De Atrmus tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Lanius.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius avoids a wild elbow strike from De Atrmus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Atrmus tries to break free but Lanius pushes him back against the cage.
De Atrmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanius walks away with a smile on his face. De Atrmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lanius has managed to clinch.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
Lanius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Atrmus's efforts to push away.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Lanius leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Atrmus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lanius prevents De Atrmus from breaking the clinch.
Lanius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legate Lanius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lanius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Atrmus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Atrmus misses with an uppercut
and Lanius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lanius.
Lanius jumps guard.
Lanius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Atrmus is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Atrmus won't allow Lanius to sweep him here.
Lanius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Atrmus stopping the sweep attempt from Lanius.
Lanius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanius wants to get back to his feet but De Atrmus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lanius pushes De Atrmus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lanius moves in looking to clinch but De Atrmus pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Atrmus has a takedown stuffed.
Lanius doesn't manage to clinch there - De Atrmus circles away.
Lanius fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from De Atrmus.
Lanius tries to clinch up but De Atrmus circles away and keeps his distance.
Micheal De Atrmus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lanius pushes De Atrmus up against the cage in a clinch.
De Atrmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Atrmus tries to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling the position.
Lanius tries a knee to the head but De Atrmus blocks it.
De Atrmus can't break the clinch.
De Atrmus wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal De Atrmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Atrmus stalling in the clinch but Lanius improves position.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
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.
Lanius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Atrmus blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on De Atrmus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Atrmus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lanius smiles and moves away.
De Atrmus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanius moves into the clinch successfully.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lanius just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Atrmus goes for a takedown attempt but Lanius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Atrmus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lanius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Atrmus somewhat.
Legate Lanius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanius has closed the distance and engaged De Atrmus in a clinch.
De Atrmus is trying to break the clinch but Lanius is controlling him.
Lanius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Atrmus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lanius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Atrmus tries for a takedown but Lanius manages to get underhooks.
Lanius displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Atrmus up against the cage.
Lanius pushes off an throws an elbow but De Atrmus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Atrmus tries to pull guard but Lanius won't allow it.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike from Lanius.
Lanius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lanius tries to close the distance and clinch but De Atrmus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lanius takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lanius just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Atrmus's brow.
De Atrmus avoids the elbow strike from Lanius, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Atrmus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
De Atrmus wants to get back to striking at distance but Lanius won't allow it.
Lanius stops a takedown attempt from De Atrmus.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lanius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Atrmus has had enough of the clinch but Lanius keeps him there for the moment.
De Atrmus blocks an elbow strike.
Lanius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lanius has De Atrmus pressed against the cage, preventing De Atrmus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lanius throws an elbow but it misses.
Micheal De Atrmus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legate Lanius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lanius lands a nice elbow.
De Atrmus dodges an elbow strike from Lanius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Legate Lanius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lanius 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legate Lanius!
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