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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen Out Of Space by Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ellis as Marquez tries to tie him up.
Marquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis stalling.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marquez is trying to keep an underhook but Ellis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ellis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura but Marquez is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez is refusing to be controlled, as Ellis sits in half guard.
Marquez tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis is pressing down on Marquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marquez is holding on for now.
Ellis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ellis is thwarting Marquez's attempts to control the position.
Marquez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ellis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ellis trying to mount his opponent but Marquez defends it.
Ellis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Merican Ninjas!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ellis is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Marquez as he works his way to full guard.
Marquez has momentary wrist control but Ellis slips an elbow through the middle.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ellis controls the pace.
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis pushes down on Marquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ellis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but Marquez defending well.
Ellis is controlling the pace.
Ellis wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez gets back to full guard.
Ellis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ellis wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ellis trying to control the position but Marquez is working away.
Ellis landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ellis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ellis working the head with strikes.
Marquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ellis off and has taken his back!
Ellis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marquez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Marquez controlling well, preventing Ellis from escaping the position.
Marquez struggling to land strikes to the head as Ellis covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ellis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellis throws a hook but Marquez avoids it easily.
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
Marquez misses with a hook. Ellis ducked under it nicely.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Marquez.
Marquez lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
Ellis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
Marquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marquez trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis working a defensive guard here.
Michael Ellis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellis is on top in guard.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis advances position into side control!
Marquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ellis trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy.
Ellis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is keen to just control but Marquez is a slippery customer.
Ellis is pressing down on Marquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marquez is holding on for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ellis throwing shots but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Ellis is stalling here. Marquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ellis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marquez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellis prevents Marquez from improving position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez prevents Ellis from escaping the position.
Ellis is not content to let Marquez control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Marquez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ellis is trying to work for a sweep but Marquez has mounted him!
Marquez prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Marquez looking to ground and pound but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound.
Ellis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marquez lands a heavy elbow.
Ellis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez throws some wild stikes that Ellis manages to avoid easily.
Ellis is looking to improve his position but Marquez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez unloads with some shots from mount but Ellis bucks and avoids them well.
Ellis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marquez 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.
Ellis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez throwing strikes here but Ellis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ellis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ellis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marquez throws some wild stikes that Ellis manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ellis because Marquez loaded up on that one.
Ellis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Marquez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Ellis, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Ellis against the cage but Ellis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ellis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellis somewhat.
Marquez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ellis.
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown but Marquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ellis.
Ellis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ellis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ellis is in Marquez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marquez tries to strike from the bottom.
Marquez wants to hit a switch here but Ellis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marquez there!
Ellis lands with some strikes.
Marquez is in a horrible position here. Ellis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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!
Ellis prevents Marquez from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is looking to control Ellis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marquez avoid being mounted?
Ellis controlling the pace.
Ellis wants to pass to mount but Marquez is defending the position.
Ellis is trying to control. Marquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ellis is controlling the pace.
Ellis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ellis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis working Marquez over with strikes.
Ellis moves into full mount! Marquez won't be happy about that!
Marquez is looking to get to half guard.
Ellis lands a big elbow.
Marquez regains half guard.
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellis trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Ellis lands strikes from half guard.
Ellis trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez manages to get to full guard.
Ellis is in close to Marquez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ellis!
A relieved looking Michael Ellis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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