Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT1 Braddock vs Liguy
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Griffith gets a clinch.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Homelius can't break the clinch.
Griffith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Homelius's elbow.
Griffith lands an uppercut.
Griffith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Griffith.
Griffith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Homelius wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Griffith is struggling to control the position.
Homelius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffith is defending well.
Anthony Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Homelius.
Griffith goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Homelius wants the takedown. Griffith is fighting it off but Homelius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Griffith's guard against the cage.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Homelius from controlling successfully.
Griffith is pulling down on Homelius's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homelius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Griffith pulls Homelius in close to prevent any damage.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homelius fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Griffith tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Homelius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Homelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffith keeps working.
Griffith wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Homelius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Homelius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffith takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Homelius trying to control the action but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith wants to control but Homelius postures up.
Griffith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Homelius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius lands strikes from half guard.
Homelius drops an elbow to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Homelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Griffith 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.
#R2#
Homelius throws a leg kick but Griffith moved away.
Griffith misses the shot to the body.
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Homelius's head backwards.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Griffith throws a nice head kick!
Griffith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Homelius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffith throws a jab but it's blocked by Homelius.
Homelius looks to land a combination but Griffith avoids it well.
Griffith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Homelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffith.#T2#
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Homelius connects with a nice looking jab.
Homelius misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius slips under a jab from Griffith.
Homelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Homelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Griffith is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffith is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by Griffith's head coaches at The Elite Strikehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffith is looking to wear down Homelius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Homelius scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Homelius tries to land a leg kick but Griffith saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffith misses its target.
Homelius swings for the body but Griffith moves out of range.
It looked like Griffith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Homelius.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses.
Homelius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffith defends it well.
Griffith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffith throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith. #T4#
Homelius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Homelius darts in looking for a takedown but Griffith gets double underhooks and turns Homelius into the cage.
Griffith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Homelius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Homelius moves out of range easily.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homelius.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Griffith misses. #TD2#
Homelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Homelius is in Griffith's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Homelius scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Griffith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Homelius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffith is trying to defend but Homelius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aulis Homelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Homelius.
Homelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffith is holding on to half guard well.
Griffith is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius thows a huge punch but Griffith dodges it nicely.
Homelius is looking to take a break and control but Griffith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Homelius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Homelius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Homelius moves out of range of the body kick.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Homelius takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Griffith gets caught napping as Homelius dives in and scores a takedown. Griffith manages to retain guard.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Homelius can do to turn this around?
Homelius sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Homelius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Homelius has managed to get both his arms back between Griffith's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffith working a defensive guard here.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving.
Griffith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Homelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffith was covering up waiting for the punch and Homelius finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius postures up.
Griffith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.
Aulis Homelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith wants to improve his position but instead Homelius has moved into half guard.
Griffith tries to roll over but Homelius keeps him under control.
Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Homelius wants to take a breather but Griffith is having none of it.
Homelius throwing shots but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Homelius wants to pass the guard but Griffith is defending well.
Homelius throwing shots but Griffith is blocking nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Homelius fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SyFi 120
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Homelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Halstenberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halstenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Homelius misses with a shot to the body
and Halstenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halstenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Homelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halstenberg counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius moves away from the strike by Halstenberg.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Halstenberg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Homelius tries to land a leg kick but Halstenberg saw it coming and moves away.
Homelius throws a lazy uppercut
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halstenberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Returning Pride in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Homelius tries for a takedown but Halstenberg circles away easily
and Halstenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Homelius goes for a double leg but Halstenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halstenberg continues to drive forward.
Sebastian Halstenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Homelius.
Halstenberg slips a straight right by Homelius.
Halstenberg scores with a punch to the head.
Homelius connects with a body shot that sends Halstenberg's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Homelius misses
enabling Halstenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Halstenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Halstenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius throws a right hand that Halstenberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Halstenberg also avoids with ease.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halstenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aulis Homelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halstenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Homeliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homelius darts in trying to clinch
and Halstenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halstenberg lands with a right hand. #T3##TD2#
Homelius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halstenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Homelius is working for a submission of some sort.
Homelius trying to control the pace.
Homelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halstenberg's head. #T4#
Homelius stops Halstenberg from getting back to his feet.
Halstenberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Homelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Halstenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Halstenberg misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though.
Halstenberg wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though.
Homelius 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius controlling the pace.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halstenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Homelius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halstenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Homelius.
Halstenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halstenberg defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halstenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Homelius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halstenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homelius or not.
Halstenberg tries to throw a body punch but Homelius avoids it by throwing Halstenberg back against the cage.
Homelius blocks a body shot from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg tries to work over Homelius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Halstenberg manages to break the clinch.
Halstenberg throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Homelius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Halstenberg's guard.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Halstenberg blocks nicely.
Homelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halstenberg misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Halstenberg won't be happy with that.
Homelius is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Halstenberg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Homelius wants to control but Halstenberg is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halstenberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Homelius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Homelius content just to control the position here.
Halstenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halstenberg tries to get out of the position.
Halstenberg is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Homelius scoring with strikes but Halstenberg is staying in there.
Homelius wants to control but instead Halstenberg manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Halstenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Homelius. Homelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Halstenberg lands a body shot.
Halstenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homelius.
Homelius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halstenberg defends it well.
Halstenberg throws a lazy right hand but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halstenberg moves away.
Halstenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Halstenberg.
Homelius slips under a jab from Halstenberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Homelius! But no joy.
Homelius throws out a loose jab but Halstenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Halstenberg misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halstenberg. Homelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Homelius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Homelius looks to land a right hand but Halstenberg moved out of range.
Homelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halstenberg manages to avoid it.
Halstenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halstenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halstenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Homelius momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Halstenberg looks to land a combination but Homelius avoids it well.
Homelius closes the distance but Halstenberg moves to the side
and Halstenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Halstenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius moves out of range of the strikes.
Homelius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sebastian Halstenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Homelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halstenberg throws out the jab.
Halstenberg throws out a loose jab but Homelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homelius with the counter takedown but Halstenberg avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Homelius gets a takedown into half guard.
Homelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Homelius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halstenberg to regain full guard.
Halstenberg wants to stand and escape but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius lands a couple of digs.
Halstenberg wants to stand up but Homelius is controlling him.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Halstenberg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halstenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Homelius on the ground.#T4#
Halstenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halstenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius sizes up Halstenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halstenberg throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Halstenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halstenberg 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Halstenberg!
An out of breath Sebastian Halstenberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Homelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Homelius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Homelius seems unphased.
Homelius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Homelius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Homelius cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Homelius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trevor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Homelius misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Homelius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee jabs at Homelius's body.
Lee misses with a combination #TD#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius content to control rather than advance.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Homelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Homelius trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Homelius controlling the pace.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Homelius looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Homelius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Homelius is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Homelius landing some decent shots from guard.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Homelius is one step ahead there.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius with a nice head shot there.
Homelius works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Homelius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Homelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Homelius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lee swings for the body but Homelius moves out of range.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Homelius's calf.
Homelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Homelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Homelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Homelius gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Homelius lands a couple of digs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Homelius lands a couple of digs.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee is trying to hold Homelius in close to prevent damage but Homelius has managed to pass into half guard.
Homelius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Homelius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Homelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Nice strikes from Homelius there.
Homelius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Homelius is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homelius has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Homelius.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Homelius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Homelius digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Trevor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homelius moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius misses with a low kick.
Trevor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius 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#
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Homelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Homelius wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius 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.
Homelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Homelius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Homelius 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. #T1#
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Homelius thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Homelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Homelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Homelius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Homelius is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Homelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Homelius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Homelius is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Homelius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Homelius throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Homelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Homelius wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Homelius lands strikes from half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Homelius working Lee over with strikes.
Homelius wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Homelius is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Homelius with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius controlling from the top position.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Homelius.
Sloppy strikes from Homelius. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
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.
Homelius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Homelius connects with a crisp jab.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Homelius rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Homelius.
Homelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Homelius misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Homelius's belly button to the back.
Homelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Homelius 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: WeInSyd 29
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1##CL#
Laws takes the fight into the clinch.
Laws has a couple of punches blocked by Homelius.
Laws prevents a takedown attempt there.
Laws lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laws is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Laws breaks the clinch.
Homelius has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laws is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Homelius with the counter takedown but Laws avoids it easily.
Laws wants to clinch up but Homelius keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Laws clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laws throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laws has Homelius pushed against the cage.
Laws fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Laws pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Homelius circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Homelius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Homelius.
Laws is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Homelius dives into side control. #REVR#
Laws on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laws tries to get out of the position.
Laws is pushing Homelius's head away, looking to escape. Homelius manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Homelius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Homelius prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laws is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Laws knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Homelius on the ground.
Homelius working the head and body with strikes.
Laws tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Homelius has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laws's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laws is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Homelius scores with punches from the back.
Laws grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Laws is trapped and Homelius is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homelius really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laws.#SUB2#
Laws is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Homelius looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Homelius softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T3#
Homelius scores with strikes from the back.
Laws wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Homelius landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Laws fending off the submission attempt from Homelius.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Homelius controlling the positon.
Homelius gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4#
Laws is trying to stand back up.
Homelius throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Laws!
Homelius lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Homelius is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Laws covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Laws tries to escape but Homelius has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Homelius scores with strikes from the back.
Homelius scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laws covers up after that shot from Homelius.
Homelius slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laws is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Laws tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laws won't be happy with that.
Homelius landing strikes.
Laws misses with a strike from the bottom.
Laws is trying to improve his position.
Homelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laws on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aulis Homelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Homelius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laws tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Homelius.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Homelius controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Homelius is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laws is defending well though. Homelius let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Laws is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Homelius lands strikes to the head.
Homelius lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Homelius.
Homelius lands a shot to the head.
Laws trying to get back to his feet but Homelius is in full control for now.
Laws takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Laws is trying to stand back up.
Homelius lands a shot to the body.
Homelius loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Laws hold on?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Homelius. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T2#
Homelius keeps control of the position easily here as Laws tries to buck him off.
Homelius lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Homelius. #SUB2#
Homelius working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Laws is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Laws showing good submission defense here.
Homelius cracks Laws with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Laws from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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!
Homelius cracks Laws with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Laws from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Laws is trying to stand back up.
Homelius scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Laws is looking for a way out. #T3#
Homelius is punishing Laws with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Laws showing good submission defense here.
Laws is trying to break free.
Homelius lands shots from the back.
Laws is trying to remain composed but Homelius is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Homelius keeps control of the position easily here as Laws tries to buck him off.
Homelius punishes Laws with strikes from the back mount.
Homelius has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Laws. #T4#
Laws trying to get back to his feet but Homelius is in full control for now.
Can Laws hold on?! Homelius is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Homelius loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Laws hold on?
Homelius scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Laws is looking for a way out.
Laws is trying to stand back up.
Laws grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Homelius lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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!#SUB2#
Homelius looking for the choke from the back.
Homelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Laws showing good submission defense here.
Laws trying to get back to his feet but Homelius is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laws is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homelius dives in and grabs Laws's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laws pushes down on Homelius's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Laws misses the target.
Homelius circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Homelius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laws's guard.
Laws wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Homelius manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Laws is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius lands with a punch from half guard.
Homelius is controlling the pace. #T1#
Homelius drops an elbow to the side of Laws's head.
Homelius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laws does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Homelius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Homelius lands a nice short elbow.
Homelius moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Laws's face as Homelius controls the position.
Homelius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Homelius advances to mount.
Homelius controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Homelius connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Homelius with the ground and pound from mount.
Homelius lands a nice shot to the head.
Homelius lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Homelius jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laws manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Homelius controls the position.
Laws is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Homelius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Homelius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Laws takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Homelius scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laws pushes Homelius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Homelius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Homelius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Homelius scoring with punches and elbows.
Homelius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laws some visible discomfort. #ROC2#
Laws is rocked!#T3#
Homelius passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laws!
Homelius looking to control but Laws is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Homelius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Homelius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laws?
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Laws is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laws's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Homelius controlling from the full mount.
Homelius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laws seems to have got his legs back now.
Homelius won't let Laws get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Homelius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mark Laws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laws wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Homelius 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: WeInSyd 25
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Homelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuutti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Homelius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nuutti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Our spies down at at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo inform us that Nuutti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've been hearing that Homelius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Nuutti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Nuutti breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuutti connects with a nice looking jab.
Nuutti tries a head kick but it misses.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Nuutti avoids it well and moves away.
Nuutti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Homelius counters with a single leg into guard. Nuutti didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuutti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuutti wants to stand but Homelius is controlling the position.
Nuutti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Homelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Nuutti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Homelius stops Nuutti from standing up.
Nuutti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuutti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuutti wants to stand up but Homelius is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Homelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homelius blocks a head kick by Nuutti.
Homelius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nuutti sprawls and moves away.
Homelius moves out of range of the leg kick from Nuutti.
Nuutti throws a leg kick #TD#
and Homelius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Homelius.
Homelius with a nice head shot there.
Homelius stops Nuutti from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Nuutti blocks nicely.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius postures up in Nuutti's guard and throws a big left but Nuutti blocks it.
Homelius wants to control from the top but Nuutti keeps moving.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuutti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuutti 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.
Homelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuutti can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Homelius won't allow Nuutti to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Nuutti misses.
Nuutti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Nuutti misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a shoot takedown. Nuutti fights it but they end up in guard.
Nuutti has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Homelius trying to control but Nuutti is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Nuutti blocks nicely.
Nuutti wants to stand up but Homelius is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius scoring with some ground and pound.
Homelius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Homelius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Homelius stops Nuutti from standing up. #T4#
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Homelius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Homelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homelius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuutti wants to stand but Homelius is controlling the position.
Homelius with a nice head shot there.
Nuutti wants to get back to his feet but Homelius passes into half guard.
Nuutti wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius wants to take a breather but Nuutti is having none of it.
Nuutti wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Homelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nuutti throws a leg kick but Homelius checks it.
Nuutti is looking to score with low kicks.
Homelius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Nuutti.
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuutti.
Nuutti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Homelius manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nuutti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Homelius doesn't seem phased though.
Nuutti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Homelius.
Homelius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nuutti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Homelius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Nuutti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Homelius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#ES2#
Nuutti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Homelius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nuutti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Homelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuutti is just out of range.
Vilkas Nuutti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuutti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Homelius blocks the low kick.
Vilkas Nuutti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuutti checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Nuutti misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Homelius. #ES2#
Nuutti pushes Homelius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Homelius fails to land with a series of punches.
Nuutti slips under a jab from Homelius.
Nuutti lands a really nice looking cross but Homelius seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Nuutti. That snapped Homelius's head back.
Nuutti lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuutti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuutti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nuutti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nuutti scores with the left hand. Homelius knows he should have avoided that one.
Nuutti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuutti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nuutti misses with an uppercut.
Nuutti thows a leg kick but Homelius checks it #TD#
and Homelius counters with a shoot takedown. Nuutti fights it but they end up in guard.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nuutti for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Nuutti blocks nicely.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nuutti has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Homelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nuutti is looking to stand up but Homelius isn't so interested in that idea.
Nuutti is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nuutti keeping moving, preventing Homelius from controlling successfully.
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES2#
Nuutti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Homelius is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Nuutti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Homelius slips a straight right by Nuutti.
A low kick from Nuutti is predictable there #TD#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuutti won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Nuutti throws Homelius to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Homelius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nuutti sprawls well initially but Homelius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Homelius controlling the action here. #T4#
Homelius trying to control from half guard but Nuutti is working away.
Homelius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nuutti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuutti is trying to stand up here but Homelius is controlling him well.
Homelius working Nuutti over with strikes.
Nuutti is trying to stand back up but Homelius is controlling him
Homelius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Nuutti kicks Homelius off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuutti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Homelius's hands.
Homelius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vilkas Nuutti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nuutti scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Nuutti misses #TD#
and Homelius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nuutti's guard.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard.
Homelius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuutti being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Nuutti has his feet on Homelius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nuutti looks to land a combination but Homelius avoids it well.
Nuutti throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Homelius counters with a single leg into guard. Nuutti didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius distracts Nuutti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Homelius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Homelius stops Nuutti from standing up.
Homelius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nuutti wants to stand and escape but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius is pushing down on Nuutti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nuutti is fighting to maintain full guard but Homelius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Homelius wants to pass to mount but Nuutti is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Homelius in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuutti pushes Homelius off looking to stand but Homelius dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Nuutti pushes Homelius off and gets back to his feet.
Homelius throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuutti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Homelius is out of range.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick by Nuutti misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Homelius with a nice head shot there.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.
Nuutti wants to get back to his feet but Homelius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Homelius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nuutti's head.
Homelius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuutti keeping moving, preventing Homelius from controlling successfully.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Nuutti blocks nicely.
Homelius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Homelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Nuutti has wrist control.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Homelius scoring with some ground and pound.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuutti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homelius won't allow Nuutti to get back to his feet.
Homelius chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nuutti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Homelius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Homelius won't allow Nuutti to get back to his feet.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.#ES2#
Nuutti manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Nuutti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Homelius 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: WeInSyd 21
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Homelius circles away.
A punch combination from Homelius misses.
Willy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius misses with a two punch combination.
Brandon is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Brandon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Homelius, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandon taking a breather.
Brandon prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Brandon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Homelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandon pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Homelius swings for the body but Brandon moves out of range.
Homelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Brandon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Brandon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius keeps the fight on the outside.
Homelius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Homelius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homelius postures up in Brandon's guard and throws a big left but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon wants to stand up but Homelius is controlling him. #T2#
Homelius landing some decent shots from guard.
Homelius cracks Brandon with a solid left hand.
Homelius sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Brandon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Homelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Homelius sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Homelius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandon pulls Homelius in close to his closed guard and prevents Homelius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon is trying to keep Homelius in close.
Homelius trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandon trying to keep a closed guard but Homelius is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Brandon instigates a clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandon lands a nice elbow.
Brandon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brandon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Homelius avoids it.#BC#
Brandon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Homelius.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Homelius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brandon sprawls well initially but Homelius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Homelius is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
Homelius lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aulis Homelius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Homelius throws a front kick aimed at Brandon's knee but Brandon avoids it well. #TD2#
Homelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brandon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Homelius is in Brandon's guard.
Brandon is looking to stand up but Homelius isn't so interested in that idea.
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Homelius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Homelius cracks Brandon with a solid left hand.
Brandon keeping full guard, as Homelius tries to pass. #SUB#
Brandon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Homelius stops Brandon from standing up.
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Aulis Homelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Homelius postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Homelius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandon has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Homelius throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Homelius prevents Brandon from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brandon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homelius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homelius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Homelius sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homelius throws a hook to the side of Brandon's head but Brandon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brandon shoots in but no luck this time.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Homelius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Homelius circles away and keeps his distance.
Homelius throws a series of punches but Brandon avoids them all with ease.
Brandon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Homelius.#T3#
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Homelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Homelius stuns Brandon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Homelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon lands a high kick!
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandon sizes up Homelius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Homelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.#T4#
Homelius misses with a takedown attempt - Brandon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Homelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brandon is able to avoid easily.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Homelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandon wants to clinch up but Homelius keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Homelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandon on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandon's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Brandon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Homelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Homelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Homelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Homelius staying out of range there.
Homelius feints the counter takedown.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Homelius moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Homelius.
Homelius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Homelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aulis Homelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Homelius. That snapped Brandon's head back. #T1#
Homelius shoots in and drives through. Brandon sprawls well.
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - Homelius circles away.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Homelius is out of range.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Homelius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandon as he jumps to the side.
Willy Brandon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Homelius.
Brandon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Homelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandon as he avoids it easily.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Homelius moves out of range easily.
Brandon misses the jab.
Willy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Homelius scoring with some ground and pound.
Homelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Homelius 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. #T3#
Homelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Homelius looking to pass the guard.
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandon trying to control the position. #SUB#
Brandon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandon wants to stand and escape but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Homelius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius trying to pass the guard but Brandon defending well.
Brandon wants to control but Homelius is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius controlling the pace.
Willy Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aulis Homelius.
I've got Homelius 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1##CL#
Homelius gets a clinch. #BC#
Homelius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iruscek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Homelius as he avoids it easily.
Iruscek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Homelius leaves Iruscek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Homelius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Homelius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Iruscek misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Homelius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iruscek's guard.
Aulis Homelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tvica Iruscek.
Iruscek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Homelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Iruscek has wrist control.
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iruscek working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Homelius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Homelius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Homelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Homelius stays in close to Iruscek's body and controls the position.
Homelius postures up in Iruscek's guard and throws a big left but Iruscek blocks it.
Iruscek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Homelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iruscek works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iruscek is keeping the position for now.
Homelius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Homelius sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iruscek checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Homelius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Homelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homelius lands a couple of elbows.
Homelius lands a couple of digs.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Homelius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iruscek's head.#T3#
Homelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Homelius looking to pass the guard.
Iruscek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Homelius trying to control but Iruscek is working from the bottom.
Homelius stays in close to Iruscek's body and controls the position.
Homelius wants to pass the guard but Iruscek is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Homelius stays in close to Iruscek's body and controls the position.
Homelius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Homelius trying to control but Iruscek is working from the bottom.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iruscek keeping moving, preventing Homelius from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Homelius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iruscek at a distance.
Iruscek shoots and misses #TD#
so Homelius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Homelius landing some decent shots from guard.
Homelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Homelius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iruscek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius.
Iruscek looking to control but Homelius passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Iruscek's head.
Homelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Homelius lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Homelius is nestled in close to Iruscek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Homelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iruscek can do to turn this around?
Iruscek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Homelius.
Iruscek wants to control but Homelius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iruscek is breathing heavily.
Homelius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Homelius wants to pass to mount but Iruscek is defending the position.
Homelius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Homelius throwing shots but Iruscek is blocking nicely. #T2#
Homelius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Homelius passes to side control.
Homelius scoring with punches and elbows.
Homelius cracks Iruscek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Homelius is chipping away with strikes. #ROC#
Iruscek is rocked!
Homelius controlling from side mount.
Iruscek is still in real trouble! Can Homelius finish him?
Homelius scoring with punches and elbows.
Homelius scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Iruscek is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Homelius can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aulis Homelius!

Event: SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Homelius slips under a jab from Strike.
Strike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Homelius.
Strike misses with an uppercut.
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Strike.
Homelius staying out of range there.
Homelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strike was well out of range. Poor timing from Homelius.
Homelius with a nice cross.#CL2#
Strike takes the fight into the clinch.
Strike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Homelius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strike.
Homelius looking for a takedown. #T1#
Homelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Homelius blocking some punches.
Homelius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strike after a bit of a struggle.
Homelius takes a shot to the head.
Homelius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strike is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Homelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strike lands a body shot.
Strike misses with a punch on the inside.
Strike tries a body shot but Homelius blocks it.
Homelius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strike is defending well.
Homelius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strike struggles to land a body shot inside as Homelius controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Strike.
Strike misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Strike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Strike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Homelius misses the target.
Strike drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Homelius defends it well.
Strike slips a jab and a cross from Homelius.
Homelius moves away from the strike by Strike.
Homelius tries to counter with a takedown but Strike is quick to defend against it.
Strike has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Strike gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Homelius is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Homelius backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strike misses with the head strike.
Strike swings wildly with an uppercut but Homelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strike lands a shot to the body.
Homelius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strike prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Strike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strike connects with a looping right hand.
Strike doesn't manage to clinch there - Homelius circles away.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Homelius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strike circles away.
Strike drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Homelius defends it well.
Strike throws a looping overhand right but Homelius ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Strike avoids it well and moves away.
Strike cracks Homelius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Homelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Homelius missing with a left hand there. Strike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Strike. No joy for Homelius on that attempt.
Bol Strike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strike scores with a hook.#CL2#
Strike gets a clinch.
Homelius prevents a body shot from Strike.
Strike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homelius can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Strike.
Strike presses Homelius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Homelius is breathing heavily.
Homelius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Homelius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bol Strike dominated that round.
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#
Strike cracks Homelius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Strike. No joy for Homelius on that attempt.
Strike might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strike fails to land with a series of punches.
Bol Strike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strike tries to clinch up#TD#
so Homelius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strike is looking to stand up but Homelius isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing that Homelius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Homelius pushes down on Strike's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Homelius working the head and body with strikes.
Strike taking some punishment here, with Homelius in his half guard.
Homelius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Homelius is working for a kimura but Strike is defending it quite comfortably.
Homelius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strike defending well though. #T2#
Well, if Homelius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Homelius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Homelius tries to pass to full mount but Strike defends it.
Strike blocking the ground and pound attempt from Homelius.
Homelius works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Homelius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Homelius cracks Strike with a big right hand but Strike just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T3#
Strike is letting Homelius control him for a moment.
Homelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strike keeps working.
Strike tries to improve position but can't.
Homelius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Homelius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strike tries to improve position but can't.
Homelius working the head with strikes.
Strike is trying to buck Homelius off.
Homelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Homelius landing strikes. #T4#
Strike tries to buck Homelius off but Homelius is having none of it.
Homelius scores with punches from side control.
Strike taking punishment in the form of punches.
Homelius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strike on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Homelius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Homelius stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strike throws a lazy right hand but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Strike moves into the clinch.
Strike lands with a light punch inside.
Homelius blocking some punches.
Strike working aggressively here.
Strike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strike misses with a punch on the inside.
Strike scores with a shot to the side of Homelius's head.
A short right from Strike on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Homelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Strike ducks down to avoid it.
Strike tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strike is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Homelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strike connects with a crisp jab.
Homelius ducks under a wild hook from Strike.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius avoids the body shot from Strike.
Homelius tries to counter with a takedown but Strike is quick to defend against it.
Strike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strike fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Strike has Homelius up against the cage in a clinch.
Strike tries a body shot but Homelius blocks it.
Homelius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strike lands an uppercut.
Strike throws a punch but it's blocked by Homelius. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Strike fails to land.
Strike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Strike.
Strike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Homelius or not.
Strike works on Homelius's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Homelius breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strike goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strike stuffs the takedown attempt from Homelius. Homelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Strike changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Homelius swings for the body but Strike moves out of range. #CL2#
Strike has Homelius up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Strike breaks the clinch.
Strike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Homelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Homelius throws out the jab.
Strike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strike tries to close the distance and clinch but Homelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Homelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Homelius thows a huge punch but Strike dodges it nicely.
Homelius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Strike wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius controlling the action here.
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius prevents Strike from standing back up.
Strike is looking to improve his position.
Homelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bol Strike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bol Strike!
Bol Strike very nearly forgot to thank Forge Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SyFi 47
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Homelius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flannerry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Homelius shoots in but Flannerry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flannerry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flannerry misses with an uppercut.
Flannerry avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flannerry! But no joy.
Flannerry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius feinted with a counter takedown.
Flannerry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Homelius manages to avoid it.#TD#
Homelius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flannerry to the ground. Homelius is now in Flannerry's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Flannerry has wrist control.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Flannerry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homelius. #T1#
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Flannerry blocks nicely.
Flannerry wants to sweep here but Homelius controlling him for the moment.
Homelius content to stall in guard here.
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Homelius trying to control but Flannerry is working from the bottom.
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flannerry throws a shot from downtown. Homelius moves away and avoids it.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flannerry misses with a looping left.
Flannerry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flannerry wants it to stay on the feet.
Mickey Flannerry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flannerry throws the left hand but Homelius avoids the punch easily.
Homelius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flannerry.
Flannerry throws a jab but it's blocked by Homelius.
Flannerry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Flannerry.
Homelius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Homelius throws a series of punches but Flannerry moves out of range. #T3#
Homelius looks to throw the jab but Flannerry is out of range.
Flannerry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Homelius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flannerry sprawls and moves away.
Flannerry with a hook.
Homelius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Homelius slips under a jab.
Homelius tried to score with a low kick but Flannerry checks it.
Flannerry swings for the body but Homelius moves out of range.
Flannerry jabs at Homelius's body.
Homelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flannerry loads up on a big right hand but Homelius slips the punch.
Homelius slips under a jab from Flannerry.
It looked like Homelius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flannerry stalks Homelius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Homelius's face. Homelius staggers backwards, shaken.
Flannerry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Homelius.#T4#
Homelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flannerry misses the jab.
Homelius throws a big counter combination but Flannerry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannerry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flannerry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flannerry missing with a left hand there. Homelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flannerry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homelius.
Flannerry lands with a good body shot.
Flannerry throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a single leg into guard. Flannerry didn't expect that.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Homelius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flannerry 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Flannerry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Flannerry.
Flannerry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Homelius.
Flannerry takes a swing at Homelius's ribcage but misses.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Homelius has his takedown stuffed
and Flannerry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flannerry scores with a shot to the body.
Flannerry misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flannerry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Homelius.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Homelius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Flannerry sprawls and moves away.
Flannerry throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a shoot takedown. Flannerry fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Homelius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Homelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Homelius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannerry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flannerry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Homelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Homelius chips away with some ground and pound.
Homelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homelius throwing strikes but missing.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Homelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flannerry was well out of range. Poor timing from Homelius.
Flannerry throws a jab when Homelius was well out of range.
Flannerry lands an overhand right.
Flannerry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flannerry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flannerry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Homelius swings widly with a right hand
and Flannerry counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Flannerry avoids the body shot from Homelius.
Flannerry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Homelius has time to react.
Flannerry misses with a wild body shot.
Flannerry lands a nice hook to Homelius's body. Homelius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flannerry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flannerry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flannerry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homelius.
Flannerry throws out a loose jab but Homelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius staying out of range there.
Flannerry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Homelius.
Homelius tries to counter with a takedown but Flannerry is quick to defend against it.
Homelius just misses with a punch to the body. #T4##TD#
Homelius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homelius content to stall in guard here.
Flannerry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Homelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Homelius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Flannerry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Flannerry does no damage.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Flannerry avoids it well and moves away.
Flannerry throws a hook but Homelius avoids it easily.
Flannerry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flannerry as he avoids it easily.
Flannerry lands with an uppercut that bounces Homelius off the cage and back into range.
Flannerry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flannerry throws a right hand that Homelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Homelius also avoids with ease.
Flannerry throws a shot from downtown. Homelius moves away and avoids it.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Mickey Flannerry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flannerry.
Flannerry misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##TD#
Homelius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homelius stands up over Flannerry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Homelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Homelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Homelius throwing strikes from guard but Flannerry blocks nicely.
Flannerry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flannerry keeping full guard, as Homelius tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flannerry can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Homelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Homelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannerry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Homelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Homelius throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flannerry throws a series of punches but Homelius avoids them all with ease.
Homelius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Homelius on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Flannerry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Homelius.
Flannerry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Homelius staying out of range there.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Flannerry avoids it well and moves away.
Homelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flannerry checks the leg kick.
Flannerry throws a lazy right hand but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mickey Flannerry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Homelius is defended easily by Flannerry.
Flannerry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Homelius throws out the jab.
Aulis Homelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flannerry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Homelius.#T4##TD#
Homelius gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Homelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Homelius looks to land a strike but Flannerry avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Homelius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Homelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Homelius working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Flannerry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flannerry 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Flannerry!
An out of breath Mickey Flannerry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Homelius misses
and Maltusuri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maltusuri throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Homelius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maltusuri!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maltusuri for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius continues to stall.
Maltusuri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maltusuri can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Kalmin Maltusuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maltusuri misses with a straight right.
Maltusuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maltusuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Homelius misses with a takedown
and Maltusuri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homelius slips under a jab from Maltusuri.
Maltusuri throws a body punch but Homelius moves out of range.
Maltusuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homelius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Homelius is defended easily by Maltusuri.#T3#
Homelius throws a lazy right hand but Maltusuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homelius misses the shot to the body.
Homelius misses with an uppercut
and Maltusuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltusuri looks to throw the jab but Homelius is out of range.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Homelius blocks a jab.
Homelius looks for a takedown but Maltusuri sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Maltusuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aulis Homelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maltusuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maltusuri.
Homelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Maltusuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maltusuri stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Maltusuri. Beautiful body shot.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
Homelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Homelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltusuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homelius swings for the body but Maltusuri moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltusuri! But no joy.
Homelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalmin Maltusuri 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.
#R2#
Maltusuri throws a looping overhand right but Homelius ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Homelius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maltusuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maltusuri connects with a looping right hand.
Kalmin Maltusuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius drops his hands momentarily and Maltusuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Homelius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maltusuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Maltusuri's guard now, I'm sure.
Homelius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
More hug and hope from Homelius.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homelius slips a jab from Maltusuri.
A telegraphed right hand from Maltusuri misses the target. #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.
Maltusuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltusuri.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Maltusuri avoids it well and moves away.
Maltusuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Homelius tries for a takedown but Maltusuri circles away easily
letting Maltusuri counter with a right hand. #TD#
Homelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maltusuri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Homelius is in Maltusuri's guard.
Maltusuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Homelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Homelius passes into half guard.
Homelius performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Homelius uses his free foot to push down on Maltusuri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maltusuri.
Homelius content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Homelius is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maltusuri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homelius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aulis Homelius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Homelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maltusuri misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Homelius shoots in and bounces Maltusuri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius forces his way into half guard.
Maltusuri is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Homelius not doing much here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Homelius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Homelius shoots and misses
and Maltusuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Homelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maltusuri was covering up waiting for the punch and Homelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Homelius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Homelius.
Homelius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Homelius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Homelius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Homelius prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maltusuri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Homelius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Homelius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maltusuri will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Homelius working the head with strikes.
Homelius is staying tight to Maltusuri's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maltusuri.
A jab lands there for Maltusuri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Homelius 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: WeInSyd 4
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Homelius throws a series of punches but Kukkanen moves out of range.
Homelius misses with a low kick.
Homelius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kukkanen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kukkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius slips a straight right by Kukkanen.
Kukkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Homelius's shoulder, as Homelius tries to avoid the shot.
Homelius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kukkanen checks a leg kick.
Kukkanen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Homelius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kukkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Homelius is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Homelius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Homelius might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Homelius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Homelius prevents Kukkanen from getting back to his feet.
Homelius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Homelius is just out of range.
And Homelius tries to counter it with a takedown but Kukkanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kukkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Homelius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kukkanen!
Homelius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kukkanen is looking for a sweep.
Kukkanen is letting Homelius control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukkanen is looking to reverse the position.
Kukkanen is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kukkanen struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Kukkanen but he's now mounted!
Homelius controlling his opponent.
Kukkanen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Homelius.#T4#
Kukkanen is trying to escape the mount.
Kukkanen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Homelius controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Homelius is continuing to stall.
Kukkanen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kukkanen tries to hold on but Homelius postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Homelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kukkanen was covering up waiting for the punch and Homelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Homelius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Homelius has managed to get both his arms back between Kukkanen's legs - danger averted.
Aulis Homelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard.
Kukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukkanen, not yet. #T1#
Kukkanen is looking to sweep but instead, Homelius has passed into half guard.
Kukkanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kukkanen tries to get out of the position.
Homelius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Homelius with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Homelius wants to pass to mount but Kukkanen is defending the position.
Kukkanen is trying to stand.
Homelius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Homelius 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.
Homelius controlling the pace.
Homelius lands strikes from half guard.
Homelius blocks the strikes from Kukkanen.
Homelius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kukkanen misses.
Homelius feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Homelius looks for a takedown but Kukkanen sprawls well.
Kukkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aapo Kukkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkanen misses with a double jab.
Homelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Homelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kukkanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kukkanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Homelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Homelius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Homelius shoots in and bounces Kukkanen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kukkanen is wriggling around but Homelius manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVR#
Homelius stops Kukkanen from getting back to his feet.
Homelius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homelius is thwarting Kukkanen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Homelius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kukkanen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Homelius stalls from top position.
Kukkanen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kukkanen stops Homelius from passing to mount.
Kukkanen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius controlling from side mount. #T1#
The adventures of Homelius the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Homelius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Homelius controls the position.
Kukkanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Homelius taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kukkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Homelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kukkanen is looking to counter punch.
Homelius misses with a takedown
enabling Kukkanen to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Homelius has a takedown stuffed.
Kukkanen swinging wildly here.
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kukkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Homelius only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Homelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kukkanen as he avoids it easily.
Aapo Kukkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aulis Homelius.
Kukkanen misses with a wild combination.
Kukkanen just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A big right from Kukkanen misses.
Homelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Homelius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kukkanen is fending him off so far but Homelius persists. Nope, Kukkanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kukkanen works over Homelius's head and body with a nice combination.
Kukkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukkanen.
A nice side step and Homelius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kukkanen misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Homelius counters with a shoot takedown. Kukkanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Homelius is standing up over Kukkanen. Kukkanen looks to escape but Homelius dives into side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Homelius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kukkanen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukkanen is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aapo Kukkanen.
I think Homelius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

Event: SyFi 12
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr loads up on a big right hand but Homelius slips the punch.
Homelius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Homelius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homelius attempts a counter takedown but Smith Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Homelius looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr scores with a jab.
Smith Jr lands a jab.
Homelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr. #KD2#
Smith Jr lands a big uppercut and Homelius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Homelius looks OK. Smith Jr waves Homelius back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Homelius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Homelius misses with a straight left.
Homelius walks straight into a right hand from Smith Jr - that's dropped him! Smith Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Homelius from any more punishment! Homelius complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
Corey Smith Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SyFi 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Homelius, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Homelius against the cage but Homelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Homelius swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.#TD#
Homelius shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Homelius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Homelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Homelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Homelius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Homelius showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Homelius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homelius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Collins for as long as he can get away with.
Homelius tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Homelius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Homelius controls the pace.
Homelius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Homelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Collins.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Homelius moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Homelius gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
Homelius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Collins has momentary wrist control but Homelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Homelius stands up from Collins's guard - Homelius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rob Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Homelius tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Homelius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Collins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Homelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Homelius.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Homelius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Homelius controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Homelius.
Aulis Homelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Homelius decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Homelius throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Homelius looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Homelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Homelius controlling the action here.#T2#
Homelius continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Homelius.
Homelius continues to hold on tight.#T3#
Homelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Homelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Homelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.#TD#
Homelius 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.
Homelius content to stall in guard here.
Homelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aulis Homelius dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Homelius misses with a wild body shot.
Homelius tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homelius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Homelius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Homelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins moves away from the strike by Homelius.
Nice sprawl there from Homelius as Collins shoots in.#TD#
Homelius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homelius is controlling the pace.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Homelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Homelius is taking a breather. Collins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Homelius here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD#
Homelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Homelius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Homelius is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Homelius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Collins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Homelius gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
Homelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aulis Homelius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Homelius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!

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