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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leigh Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan RedBull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan RedBull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leigh Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan RedBull!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison has closed the distance and engaged RedBull in a clinch.
Ellison jumps guard and drags RedBull to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellison uses the cage to get back to his feet.
RedBull moves into the clinch.
RedBull prevents the takedown attempt.
RedBull breaks from the clinch.
Ryan RedBull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
RedBull has taken the fight to the clinch.
RedBull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellison.
RedBull gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RedBull looking to sit in guard and control but Ellison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
RedBull is trying to keep Ellison in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ellison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
RedBull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RedBull wants it to stay on the feet.
RedBull forces Ellison back against the cage and clinches.
RedBull content to slow the pace in the clinch.
RedBull works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ellison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RedBull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ellison connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellison gets to his feet - RedBull follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RedBull looking to score a takedown here. Ellison is defending well but RedBull drives through and ends up in Ellison's guard.
Ellison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
RedBull wants to get up but he can't break Ellison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
RedBull looking to pass the guard.
RedBull looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RedBull wants to control from the top but Ellison keeps moving.
Ellison lands a good elbow from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellison holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RedBull to get to his feet.
RedBull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RedBull has Ellison up against the cage in a clinch.
RedBull tries to break free but Ellison pushes him back against the cage.
Ellison is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RedBull wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellison has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, RedBull throws an elbow but misses.
Ellison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leigh Ellison will probably get the nod.
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.
RedBull shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison is refusing to be controlled, as RedBull sits in half guard.
Leigh Ellison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellison is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ellison is looking for a sweep. RedBull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RedBull is looking to stall here but Ellison recovers full guard.
RedBull looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellison is on top in guard.
Ellison stands up from RedBull's guard - Ellison perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RedBull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
RedBull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RedBull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ellison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
RedBull is breathing heavily.
Ellison stands up and waves to RedBull to follow him.
RedBull tries to land a front kick but Ellison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
RedBull takes one to the chin there.
RedBull scores with a takedown into Ellison's guard.
Ellison is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes RedBull off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ellison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but RedBull swivels and escapes.
RedBull misses with a kick to the body.
As RedBull tries to get set, Ellison tries to push him back and clinch up but RedBull manages to avoid the attempt.
Ellison shoots in but no luck this time.
RedBull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellison successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is controlling RedBull's posture.
Ellison wants to sweep here but RedBull controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RedBull looking to sit in guard and control but Ellison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan RedBull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
RedBull drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellison really is a fat lump.
Ellison is pulling down on RedBull's head to control his posture.
RedBull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RedBull cracks Ellison with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RedBull looking to sit in guard and control but Ellison gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ellison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryan RedBull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for RedBull!
RedBull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RedBull is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ellison connects with a decent elbow.
RedBull tries to control but Ellison manages to take his back.
Ellison working for the choke.
RedBull is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellison has the hooks in. RedBull is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ellison passes his arm under RedBull's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, RedBull taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leigh Ellison!
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hype
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