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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacques Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ellison sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ellison wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a wild left hand from mount and Ellison manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ellison is defending well.
Ellison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellison's head.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ellison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ellison is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellison has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ellison keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Ellison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Ellison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellison is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellison is controlling Johnson's posture.
Ellison'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellison forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Ellison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ellison moves out of range.
Ellison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellison counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to control but Ellison flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ellison doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson won't allow Ellison to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ellison is keeping the position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson trying to control but Ellison is working from the bottom.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ellison is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ellison keeps moving.
Ellison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ellison.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Ellison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ellison is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ellison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Ellison is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Ellison's guard.
Ellison is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Ellison trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control but Ellison is keeping him busy.
Frank Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellison seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Ellison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson prevents Ellison from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Ellison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellison blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ellison quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson stalling.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ellison to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellison is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Ellison is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ellison's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Ellison is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Ellison's guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Ellison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ellison is in guard.
Johnson wants to control but Ellison passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Ellison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellison.
Ellison 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Ellison postures up.
Johnson is pressing down on Ellison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ellison scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ellison stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ellison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ellison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ellison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ellison wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Ellison is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellison is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Johnson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
26% |
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