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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Andrey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gunther -Ding Dong Song . Armis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mortal Kombat Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Malutin Andrey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malutin Andrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrey leaves Armis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrey wants to clinch up but Armis keeps it at a distance.
Armis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrey.
Andrey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Armis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrey misses the target.
We've been told by Andrey's head coaches at Bruize Brothers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrey misses with an uppercut
and Armis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armis.
Armis prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
Armis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis stops Andrey from standing up.
Armis looking to pass the guard.
Armis lands a couple of digs.
Armis wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
Andrey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Armis won't allow Andrey to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armis somewhat.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Armis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrey misses with a double jab.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Armis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrey misses the target.
Andrey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrey loads up on a big right hand but Armis slips the punch.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Andrey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrey clinches.
Andrey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andrey is looking to escape.
Armis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andrey defending well though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Armis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armis is trying to control. Andrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andrey sees it coming and defends easily.
Andrey is trying to stand.
Andrey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Armis is on him like a limpet, forcing Andrey back against the cage.
Andrey scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andrey fails to land.
Armis jumps guard but Andrey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrey manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Andrey misses
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrey is looking to stand up but Armis isn't so interested in that idea.
Armis trying to control but Andrey is working from the bottom.
Armis prevents Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Armis advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armis prevents Andrey from escaping the position.
Andrey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Andrey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Armis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Armis trying to control the action but Andrey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Armis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andrey tries to clinch but Armis is having none of it.
Andrey motions for Armis to come forward. Andrey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrey throws an off balance right hand
and Armis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andrey!
Andrey is trying to buck Armis off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis trying to control the action but Andrey is working from the bottom.
Armis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Armis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey is trying to buck Armis off.
Armis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andrey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Armis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrey. Andrey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andrey throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two 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.
Andrey instigates a clinch.
Andrey stalling in the clinch but Armis improves position.
Andrey is trying to stall.
Andrey tries to throw a body punch but Armis avoids it by throwing Andrey back against the cage.
Armis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrey smiles and moves away.
Armis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armis lands in his opponent's guard.
Andrey pushes Armis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armis tries for a takedown but Andrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt - Andrey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Armis.
Andrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armis is out of range.
Armis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Andrey tries to score with a low kick but Armis moves his leg out of the way.
Armis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andrey defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Andrey.
Andrey throws a series of punches but Armis moves out of range.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Andrey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrey.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick and Armis moves out of range easily.
Malutin Andrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Armis shoots in for a takedown but Andrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrey misses with a body kick.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armis lands in his opponent's guard.
Armis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armis chips away with some ground and pound.
Andrey keeping moving, preventing Armis from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrey wants to stand but Armis is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eli Armis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Armis blocks a head kick by Andrey.
Armis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrey but Andrey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armis.
Andrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armis stops Andrey from getting back to his feet.
Andrey trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis thows a huge punch but Andrey dodges it nicely.
Armis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eli Armis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrey is trying to stand back up but Armis is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis is pressing down on Andrey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andrey is holding on for now.
Armis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrey!
Andrey really wants to buck Armis off and get back to his feet.
Armis with good strikes from the mount here!
Armis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andrey?
Armis trying to control but Andrey is having none of it.
Armis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrey really wants to buck Armis off and get back to his feet.
Armis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Andrey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Andrey shrugs it off.
Armis working for a guillotine from mount but Andrey is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Andrey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Andrey wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Andrey is on top in guard.
Andrey wants to stand and escape but instead Armis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrey wants to stand but Armis is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis throwing strikes from guard but Andrey blocks nicely.
Armis trying to control but Andrey is working from the bottom.
Armis stops Andrey from standing up.
Andrey keeping full guard, as Armis tries to pass.
Armis wants to control from the top but Andrey keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis really dominated that round.
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.
Armis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrey circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Andrey lands.
Andrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armis.
Armis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Armis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrey tries to escape but Armis is in control.
Armis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andrey's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Andrey is trying to buck Armis off.
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrey has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrey 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 advances nicely into full mount.
Armis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andrey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andrey is in a horrible position here. Armis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Armis looking to secure an arm triangle but Andrey defends it well.
Andrey trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis looking to control but Andrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrey bucks Armis off and manages to get back to his feet!
Andrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Armis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andrey!
Andrey is trying to buck Armis off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Andrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Armis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Andrey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andrey is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
That's four 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.
Andrey is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Armis has taken his back!
Andrey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Armis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andrey is trying to stand back up.
Will Armis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Andrey wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Armis back to the cage. Andrey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andrey circles away.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Armis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrey.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis avoids the body shot from Andrey.
Andrey lands a head kick!
Armis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andrey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malutin Andrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Armis.
Andrey closes the distance but Armis moves to the side
so Armis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armis trying to control but Andrey is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrey is wriggling around but Armis manages to pass to half guard.
Armis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrey is looking to escape.
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.
Andrey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Armis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Armis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrey doesn't seem phased though.
Armis avoids the body shot from Andrey.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick
and Armis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armis.
Armis trying to mount his opponent but Andrey defends it.
Armis trying to control from half guard but Andrey is working away.
Andrey looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis is trying to control. Andrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andrey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrey tries to kick Armis off but Armis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Armis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis blocks a leg kick.
Andrey misses with an uppercut
and Armis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andrey!
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eli Armis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Armis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andrey 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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrey pushes Armis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Armis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Armis!
Eli Armis is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Eli Armis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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