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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phone numbers. Darius Ellis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Ellis! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnsonbrugmargerth looks to land a combination but Ellis avoids it well. Ellis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnsonbrugmargerth. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws out a leg kick but Ellis moves out of range and Johnsonbrugmargerth only half commits. Ellis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnsonbrugmargerth. Ellis trying to control the position but instead, Johnsonbrugmargerth has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ellis into the cage. Johnsonbrugmargerth has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ellis tries to clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth moves out of range. Johnsonbrugmargerth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ellis can pounce on him.
Johnsonbrugmargerth swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellis. Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ellis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnsonbrugmargerth but Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ellis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellis tries to clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth moves out of range. Johnsonbrugmargerth closes the distance and pushes Ellis back into the cage. Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
Johnsonbrugmargerth scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick that misses. Johnsonbrugmargerth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage. Johnsonbrugmargerth prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnsonbrugmargerth ducks under a wild hook from Ellis. Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ellis tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Johnsonbrugmargerth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Darius Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ellis wants to clinch up but Johnsonbrugmargerth keeps it at a distance. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Johnsonbrugmargerth is breathing heavily. Johnsonbrugmargerth misses with a head kick.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnsonbrugmargerth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis shoots in for a double leg but Johnsonbrugmargerth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Johnsonbrugmargerth connects with a leg kick. Ellis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A head kick misses from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ellis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it really well and circles away. Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters with a series of strikes. Ellis will be more careful next time no doubt. Ellis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Johnsonbrugmargerth sees it coming and checks it nicely. Johnsonbrugmargerth misses with a head kick.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnsonbrugmargerth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ellis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ellis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to get back to his feet. Ellis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnsonbrugmargerth to stand up. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellis shoots in but no luck this time. Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Johnsonbrugmargerth has taken the fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ellis working Johnsonbrugmargerth over with knees to the body. Ellis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnsonbrugmargerth just stands there and leans against the cage. 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 Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth will probably get the nod. That's time! Johnsonbrugmargerth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnsonbrugmargerth gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ellis tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johnsonbrugmargerth is working for takedown but Ellis is calmly controlling the position for now. Ellis breaks from the clinch.
Ellis blocks a head kick by Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Johnsonbrugmargerth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Johnsonbrugmargerth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellis. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick that misses and Ellis counters with a thumping low kick. Ellis darts in and clinches Johnsonbrugmargerth up against the cage. Ellis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnsonbrugmargerth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ellis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellis somewhat. Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis. Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ellis shoots in and drives through. Johnsonbrugmargerth sprawls well. Ellis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsonbrugmargerth's guard. Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsonbrugmargerth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ellis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Johnsonbrugmargerth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ellis looking to pass the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Johnsonbrugmargerth wants to get back to his feet but Ellis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellis drops back looking for a leg! Johnsonbrugmargerth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnsonbrugmargerth manages to kick Ellis off! Ellis jumps back into Johnsonbrugmargerth's guard. Ellis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Johnsonbrugmargerth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ellis stands up and beckons Johnsonbrugmargerth to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ellis looks for a takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth sprawls well. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids nicely. Johnsonbrugmargerth tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnsonbrugmargerth pinned against the cage. Johnsonbrugmargerth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ellis tries to clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth moves out of range. Johnsonbrugmargerth stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellis. Ellis gets slowly back to his feet. Ellis throws a right and a left that Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Johnsonbrugmargerth. Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes him off. Ellis is looking to clinch. Ellis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ellis tries to clinch up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a nice head kick!
Ellis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellis shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to sprawl out of it but Ellis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnsonbrugmargerth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Johnsonbrugmargerth forces Ellis back against the cage and clinches. Johnsonbrugmargerth breaks the clinch.
Johnsonbrugmargerth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellis has closed the distance and engaged Johnsonbrugmargerth in a clinch.
Johnsonbrugmargerth breaks the clinch.
Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnsonbrugmargerth throws a head kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Johnsonbrugmargerth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Johnsonbrugmargerth misses with an uppercut. Ellis saw that one coming. Johnsonbrugmargerth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth misses with a head kick.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ellis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes him off. Ellis shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth sprawls well. He's pushed Ellis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ellis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellis somewhat. Sisi Johnsonbrugmargerth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ellis. Ellis throws a solid leg kick but Johnsonbrugmargerth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ellis. Johnsonbrugmargerth connects with an inside leg kick. Ellis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ellis showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth is looking to escape. Ellis stalling. Johnsonbrugmargerth is not content to let Ellis control the position. Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to stand.
Johnsonbrugmargerth is not content to let Ellis control the position.
Darius Ellis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Johnsonbrugmargerth is looking to clinch. Ellis shoots in and bounces Johnsonbrugmargerth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnsonbrugmargerth is trying to keep Ellis in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnsonbrugmargerth is looking to stand up but Ellis isn't so interested in that idea. Ellis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnsonbrugmargerth, up you get! Ellis closes the distance but Johnsonbrugmargerth moves to the side and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters with a flying knee. Nice. Ellis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnsonbrugmargerth tries to avoid it but Ellis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnsonbrugmargerth to the ground. Johnsonbrugmargerth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ellis has Johnsonbrugmargerth up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnsonbrugmargerth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ellis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellis lands in his opponent's guard. Ellis trying to control but Johnsonbrugmargerth is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ellis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Johnsonbrugmargerth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellis is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darius Ellis was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnsonbrugmargerth avoids it really well and circles away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ellis wants to clinch and Johnsonbrugmargerth counters with a flying knee. Nice. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ellis slips a jab and a cross from Johnsonbrugmargerth.
Johnsonbrugmargerth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Darius Ellis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ellis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ellis!
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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
62% |
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