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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Entrance of Mad Jack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison dodges the punch combination from Churchill.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill stuffs the takedown.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Churchill.
Ellison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Churchill.
It looks like Justin Ellison has been cut.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Churchill throws a combination. Ellison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Churchill. No joy for Ellison on that attempt.
Churchill misses with a two punch combination.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellison fails with the takedown.
Jack Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Ellison.
Churchill tries to bum rush Ellison with a series of wild strikes but Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Churchill has had enough of the clinch but Ellison keeps him there for the moment.
Churchill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellison has him pressed against the cage.
Churchill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellison has him pressed against the cage.
Churchill wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellison won't allow it.
Ellison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Churchill throws a combination. Ellison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellison shoots in for a double leg but Churchill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Churchill.
Churchill is breathing heavily.
Ellison throws a series of punches but Churchill moves out of range.
Churchill throws a right hand that Ellison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellison also avoids with ease.
Churchill throws a right hand that Ellison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellison also avoids with ease.
Ellison fails with the takedown.
Ellison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ellison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Churchill.
Churchill misses with the combination.
Churchill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Churchill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellison is one step ahead there.
Ellison is in close to Churchill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ellison chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ellison postures up in Churchill's guard and throws a big left but Churchill blocks it.
Ellison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Churchill is keeping the position for now.
Churchill is looking to stand up but Ellison isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Churchill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ellison circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellison scores with a takedown into Churchill's guard.
Ellison stops Churchill from standing up.
Ellison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Churchill wants to stand and escape but Ellison is having none of it.
Churchill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Churchill tries to get out of the position.
Ellison is in close to Churchill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Churchill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Churchill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison cracks Churchill with a solid left hand.
Ellison prevents Churchill from getting back to his feet.
Ellison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Ellison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellison lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ellison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Churchill has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ellison off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Churchill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Churchill lands with a hook. Ellison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Churchill. No joy for Ellison on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Churchill.
Ellison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Churchill is fending him off so far but Ellison persists. Nope, Churchill circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Churchill trying to control but Ellison postures up.
Ellison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Churchill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ellison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Churchill's head.
Churchill wants to get back to his feet.
Ellison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Ellison there.
Churchill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ellison on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison prevents Churchill from improving his position.
Ellison stops Churchill from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Churchill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Churchill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Ellison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellison tries for a takedown but Churchill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That has opened up Justin Ellison's cut even more.
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill misses with a two punch combination.
Churchill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Ellison.
Churchill moves into range and clinches up with Ellison.
Churchill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Churchill tries to break the clinch but Ellison is controlling the position.
Ellison can't get the takedown.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Churchill.
Churchill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to de liver by Churchill. Beautiful body shot.
Churchill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellison stands and steps away. Churchill gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill misses with the combination.
Ellison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Churchill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ellison manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Churchill is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ellison trying to control but Churchill postures up.
Churchill decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Churchill stuffs the takedown.
Churchill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Churchill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ellison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Churchill is pushing Ellison's head away, looking to escape. Ellison manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison working the body and head with strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Churchill lands with a nice combination. Ellison backs away looking to recover.
Churchill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Churchill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellison has his takedown stuffed
and Churchill counters with a series of strikes. Ellison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison shoots in but Churchill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellison shoots in for a double leg but Churchill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but Churchill shows good takedown defense.
Churchill misses with a series of wild punches.
Churchill tries to keep at a distance but Ellison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Churchill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Churchill breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Churchill.
Ellison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Churchill stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellison. Ellison gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Churchill both land. Nice combination.
Churchill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Churchill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill stuffs the takedown.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Churchill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Churchill misses with a wild combination.
Ellison shoots in for a double leg but Churchill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Churchill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Churchill looks for the body kick but Ellison saw that one coming.
Churchill has managed to clinch.
Ellison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Churchill wants to sweep here but Ellison controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchill wants to stand and escape but Ellison is having none of it.
Churchill throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ellison postures up and lands a big shot to Churchill's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Churchill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Ellison's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Churchill looks to land a combination but Ellison avoids it well.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ellison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but Churchill shows good takedown defense.
Churchill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellison keeps control of Churchill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Churchill breaks from the clinch.
Ellison dodges the punch combination from Churchill.
Churchill stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellison. Ellison gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Ellison.
Churchill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ellison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Churchill looks to land a combination but Ellison avoids it well.
Churchill tries a low kick but Ellison avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Churchill to the mat! Churchill manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Churchill wants to stand and escape but Ellison is having none of it.
Churchill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ellison landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill wants to get back to his feet but Ellison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellison works over Churchill with some ground and pound from guard.
Ellison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Churchill is looking to stand up but Ellison isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellison shoots and misses
and Churchill counters with a series of strikes. Ellison will be more careful next time no doubt.
Churchill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Churchill does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Churchill.
Churchill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ellison looks to land a body kick but Churchill moved away.
Churchill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellison fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Churchill does no damage.
Ellison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Ellison prevents Churchill from standing back up.
Ellison slips a nice elbow through Churchill's hands, connecting with Churchill's forehead.
Churchill looks like he's trying to stand up.
Churchill wants to get back to full guard.
Churchill trying to control but Ellison postures up.
Ellison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Churchill's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Churchill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Churchill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Churchill looks to land a combination. Ellison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Churchill wants to stand but Ellison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Churchill wants to control from the top but Ellison keeps moving.
Ellison wants to sweep here but Churchill controlling him for the moment.
Churchill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ellison is proving hard to escape from.
Churchill throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Churchill wanted to stand there but Ellison had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ellison.
Churchill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Churchill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ellison scoring with punches and elbows.
Jack Churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Churchill is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Justin Ellison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Ellison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Churchill 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Churchill!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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