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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Ellis (ranked 24442 p4p, 24584 weight class) and Droga Phintanilyo (ranked 139 p4p, 146 weight class). Phintanilyo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ikaw. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm 22 245 3 - 6 - 0 |
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193 cm 28 257 0 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Ellis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droga Phintanilyo! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Phintanilyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Phintanilyo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Phintanilyo darts in trying to clinch
so Ellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phintanilyo wriggles free and stands up. Droga Phintanilyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phintanilyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Phintanilyo's brow. Ellis advances to half guard. Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Phintanilyo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ellis. Ellis lands with a punch from half guard. Phintanilyo pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Phintanilyo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phintanilyo is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold. Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ellis moves nicely into side control. Phintanilyo is pushing Ellis's head away, looking to escape. Ellis manages to hold on to the position though.
Ellis tries for a kimura but Phintanilyo is defending well. Phintanilyo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Phintanilyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phintanilyo looks winded! Ellis scoring with punches from side control. Ellis lands a huge shot from side control! Phintanilyo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis! Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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