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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hayes instigates a clinch.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ellis gets caught flat footed, as Hayes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ellis has control of Hayes's left arm, preventing Hayes from doing any damage.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
Ellis pulls Hayes in to control the position.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis managing to control the position.
Hayes won't allow Ellis to sweep him here. #T1#
Ellis pulls Hayes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayes from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ellis. #CL#
Hayes tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hayes jumps guard.
Hayes looks winded!
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Hayes wants to stand but Ellis is controlling the position.
Ellis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hayes is looking to stand up but Ellis isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayes wants to control the position but Ellis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayes is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Hayes trying to hold on to Ellis's head to control him but Ellis postures up.
#T3#
Ellis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though. #SUB#
Ellis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hayes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hayes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ellis.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellis lands a nice short elbow.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ellis is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellis is out of range and Hayes settles back down. #TD2#
Hayes feints and as Ellis raises his hands in defense, Hayes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Cruz Ellis 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##CL#
Ellis gets a clinch.
Ellis avoiding damage.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling him.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellis won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hayes wants the takedown. Ellis is fighting it off but Hayes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ellis's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ellis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ellis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roldo Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2#
Hayes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Ellis wriggles free and stands up.
Ellis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayes backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Hayes gets the takedown into side control.
Ellis keeps Hayes under control for a moment.#T3#
Ellis tries to improve position but can't.
Ellis can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Hayes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ellis to his feet. #TD2#
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Ellis's guard.#T4#
Ellis 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.
Hayes is fighting to break Ellis's control of his arms but Ellis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Ellis dominated that second round.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hayes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hayes trying to control from Ellis's half guard. Ellis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ellis has control of Hayes's left arm, preventing Hayes from doing any damage.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.#T1#
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hayes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hayes misses with a double jab
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ellis. Ellis obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Hayes misses. #CL#
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Ellis. Ellis maintains the clinch.
Ellis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hayes smiles and moves away.
Ellis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Hayes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz Ellis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellis takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Ellis is trying is best to control the position here.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is holding on to half guard well.
Ellis is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ellis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ellis is controlling Hayes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roldo Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Hayes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ellis to the ground. Hayes is now in Ellis's guard.
Cruz Ellis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roldo Hayes.
I think Ellis 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cruz Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Cp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cp swivels and escapes.
Cp wants to counter with a clinch but Ellis pushes him away.#TD2#
Cp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ellis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cp dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ellis wants to control but Cp postures up.
Cp controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cp lands an elbow. #T1#
Cp is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ellis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Cp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ellis struggling a bit here.
Cp 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 Ellis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cp's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ellis stops Cp from passing to mount.
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Cp trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Cp decides to stand back up. Cp steps back and let's Ellis get back to his feet.
Cp tries a low kick but Ellis avoids it.#TD2#
Cp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellis!
Ellis is not content to let Cp control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Ellis is right now. #T3#
Cp is staying tight to Ellis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ellis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ellis is trying to control Cp's posture but Cp avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cp trying to control the position but Ellis is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cp landing a few strikes. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ellis is trying to escape the position but Cp is controlling the position.
Cp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
Cp stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Cp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ellis's guard.
Cp with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dough Cp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ellis throws a nice looking combination but Cp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Cp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellis did well to prevent Cp getting side control.
Ellis trying to control here.
Cp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cp with the ground and pound but Ellis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ellis really is a fat lump.
Cp wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cp throws an elbow that misses. Ellis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cp's guard. Nice move by Ellis!#REVR#
Ellis preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ellis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cp looking to control but Ellis passes into half guard.
Cp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cp has Ellis pulled in close to control his posture.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Cp is trying to control the position but Ellis postures up.
Cp pulls Ellis in close to prevent any damage.
Ellis throws a big right hand that misses.
Cp working a defensive guard but Ellis passes into half guard.
Ellis working over Cp with some ground and pound. Cp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cp has his hands clasped together around Ellis's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Cp is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cp throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cp is doing well to control the position and prevent Ellis from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Cp stalls from top position.#SU2#
Cp stands up. #T4#
Ellis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Cp.
Ellis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Cp.
It looked like Ellis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cp.#TD2#
Cp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ellis quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Cp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ellis is just riding it out for now. Cp eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cp in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dough Cp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cp looks to throw a body kick
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Cp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ellis misses the target.#CL2#
Cp has managed to clinch.
Ellis is trying to pull guard but Cp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cp blocks an uppercut.
Ellis has Cp pressed against the cage, preventing Cp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cp just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellis's head. #T1##SU2#
Cp gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Cp moves into the clinch successfully.
Cp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ellis manages to pull guard.
Cp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Cp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ellis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cp, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Ellis has gone for a leg lock! Cp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellis's guard.#REVB#
Cp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cp sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ellis keeping full guard, as Cp tries to pass.
Cp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.
Cp prevents Ellis from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cp drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ellis scoring with some ground and pound.
Cp has his hands on Ellis's head, controlling the position.
Cp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cruz Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dough Cp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Dough Cp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dough Cp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Larsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Larsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ellis is trying to keep an underhook but Larsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Larsson 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.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Ellis is having none of it.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson is pressing down on Ellis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellis is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Larsson is looking to stall here but Ellis recovers full guard.
Ellis wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ellis continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Larsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ellis backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Larsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis manages to get to full guard.
Larsson won't allow Ellis to sweep him here.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellis 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.
Larsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ellis won't allow Larsson to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larsson has a closed guard, preventing Ellis from standing up.
Larsson is wriggling around but Ellis manages to pass to half guard.
Larsson is trying to stand.
Larsson is trying to control but Ellis passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson tries to control but Ellis manages to take his back.
Larsson trying to control the hands but Ellis won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ellis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larsson wants to get back to full guard.
Larsson is trying to maintain the position but Ellis is very close to passing his half guard.
Larsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ellis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Ellis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ellis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larsson is not content to let Ellis control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larsson has had enough of the clinch but Ellis keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Ellis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Larsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ellis to the mat. Ellis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Larsson wants to control but Ellis passes easily into half guard.
Larsson trying to hold on to Ellis's head to control him but Ellis postures up.
Larsson wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
Ellis is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Larsson tries to roll over but Ellis keeps him under control.
Larsson wants to control but Ellis is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ellis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Larsson defend it? Ellis steps over the head and cranks it - Larsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ellis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cruz Ellis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ellis gets full guard.
Washington stands and throws Ellis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Washington tries to stand but Ellis controls the position and pulls Washington into his guard.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is controlling Washington's posture.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ellis is working an open guard so Washington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Ellis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Ellis gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch. #T3#
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellis won't allow it.
Washington leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #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.#TD2#
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Washington wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis controlling Washington's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Washington 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#
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Ellis moves out of range easily.
Jonathan Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ellis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ellis pulls Washington in to control the position.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis 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.#T1#
Washington trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis looking to control.
Ellis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washington.#TD2#
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
Ellis trying to keep a closed guard but Washington 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.#CL2#
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Washington forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Washington jumps guard and drags Ellis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Washington looking to control.
Washington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ellis is now in half guard. #SUB#
Ellis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ellis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Washington feints and as Ellis raises his hands in defense, Washington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Washington wants to stand and escape but instead Ellis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Ellis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington is looking to sweep but instead, Ellis has passed into half guard.
Ellis prevents Washington from standing back up.
Ellis winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ellis blocks the strikes from Washington.
#SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ellis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Washington trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Washington with the active half guard here but Ellis passes nicely into side control.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington looking for a sweep but Ellis has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington can't escape the position.
Ellis landing punches.
Ellis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ellis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Washington is trying desperately to improve position.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington wants to control but Ellis is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Merdaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellis. #KD2#
Merdaka lands a big uppercut and Ellis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ellis looks OK. Merdaka waves Ellis back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cruz Ellis has been cut.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merdaka connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ellis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Merdaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Little moves into range and clinches up with Ellis.#TD2#
Little gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ellis is doing well to control the position and prevent Little from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Little seems content to control.
Ellis is refusing to be controlled, as Little sits in half guard.
Little working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ellis's thigh. Ellis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ellis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ellis controlling Little's posture.
Little controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Little misses #CL#
and Ellis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ellis drags the fight down to the ground.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ellis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Ellis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Little is looking to break free of the clinch but Ellis has double underhooks.
Ellis is trying to push Little away but Little has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Ellis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing Little from standing up.
Ellis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Little manages to get to full guard.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ellis lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Little is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ellis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ellis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis lands a couple of elbows.
Little really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Little has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ellis drops back looking for a leg! Little is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Little manages to kick Ellis off! Ellis jumps back into Little's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Ellis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Little pushes Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Little holds him up against the cage and eventually Ellis drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Little jumps guard and drags Ellis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ellis scoring with some ground and pound.
Ellis working some strikes from top position.
Little trying to keep a closed guard but Ellis is proving a slippery customer.
Ellis really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis chips away with some ground and pound.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Little's brow. #T1#
Little looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ellis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Ellis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ellis prevents Little from standing back up.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Ellis. #SUB#
Ellis seems to be working for a kimura but Little defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ellis seems to be working for a kimura but Little defends the submission attempt.
Little tries to get to full guard but Ellis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ellis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Little is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cruz Ellis!
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