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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Boon has chosen American Ninja 2 OST - Truckin' as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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33
145 lbs
28 - 12 - 2 |
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150 cm
39
130 lbs
23 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirk Boon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boon 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.
Armis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Armis trying to control but Boon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Armis wants to control from the top but Boon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis lands a couple of digs.
Armis advances to half guard.
Boon is staying active underneath Armis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boon has hold of Armis's hands but Armis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armis drops an elbow to the side of Boon's head.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armis pulls his head out easily.
Armis seems to be working for a kimura but Boon defends the submission attempt.
Boon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Armis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Armis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries for a kimura but Boon is defending well.
Armis moves into full mount!
Boon tries to reverse the position but Armis maintains control.
Boon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Armis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis working over Boon with some ground and pound. Boon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Armis working over Boon with some ground and pound. Boon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boon is refusing to be controlled, as Armis sits in half guard.
Armis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armis.
Boon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Armis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armis.
Armis prevents Boon from improving his position.
Armis is looking for a kimura but Boon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armis to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis is looking to take a break and control but Boon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boon is trying to get back to full guard.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Armis. No joy for Boon on that attempt.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boon fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boon.
Eli Armis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Boon.
Boon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Armis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boon is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boon manages to get back to half guard.
Armis wants to pass to mount but Boon is defending the position.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armis pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon wants to get back to full guard.
Armis wants to work for an arm triangle but Boon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boon actively working from the bottom here.
Armis trying to control the action but Boon is working from the bottom.
Armis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armis.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boon can do to turn this around?
Armis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boon is pressing down on Armis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armis defends well.
Boon pushes a forearm under Armis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Armis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Boon!
Kirk Boon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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