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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabranth Vaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison has chosen im bad as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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281 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabranth Vaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellison. Ellison gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaan misses with a left hand
and Ellison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vaan!
Ellison throwing strikes here but Vaan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vaan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vaan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ellison is working for a guillotine from mount but Vaan frees his head quite easily.
Ellison trying to control but Vaan is having none of it.
Ellison throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison lands a big elbow.
Ellison working the ground and pound effectively.
Ellison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ellison landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison throwing strikes here but Vaan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vaan taking shots to the head.
Ellison thowing shots but they're missing.
Ellison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Ellison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ellison stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ellison shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gabranth Vaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but Vaan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaan.
Vaan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ellison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellison feints and as Vaan raises his hands in defense, Ellison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellison looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison throws a strike but Vaan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ellison wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vaan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellison.
Vaan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vaan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ellison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ellison stands and steps away. Vaan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Vaan.
Vaan leaves Ellison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Antonio Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaan misses with an uppercut. Ellison saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gabranth Vaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaan misses with a right hand
and Ellison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ellison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ellison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ellison wants to control from the top but Vaan keeps moving.
Vaan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ellison forces his way into half guard.
Ellison wants to control but Vaan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ellison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ellison trying to control from half guard but Vaan is working away.
Vaan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ellison.
Ellison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison is working for a kimura here but Vaan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ellison's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellison 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches up with Vaan, looking for a takedown. Ellison pushes Vaan against the cage but Vaan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ellison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ellison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ellison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellison wants to free his trapped foot but Vaan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ellison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison looking for a guillotine from mount but Vaan is having none of it.
Vaan is squirming around, avoiding Ellison's attempts to control the action.
Ellison lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison lands a big elbow.
Ellison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vaan has worked his arm free - good work by Vaan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaan keeps working.
Antonio Ellison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ellison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vaan, who protects the arm well.
Ellison is putting a hurting on Vaan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ellison is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaan is defending well.
Ellison throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaan's head but Vaan avoids it well.
Ellison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison working the strikes but Vaan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ellison stands up and beckons Vaan to join him on the feet.
A jab from Vaan finds it's way through Ellison's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaan quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Vaan as Ellison shoots in.
Vaan scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Vaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellison moves in looking to clinch but Vaan pushes him off.
Gabranth Vaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ellison. Ellison gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vaan.
Vaan throws the left hand but Ellison avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaan to the ground. Ellison is now in Vaan's guard.
Ellison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vaan wants to get back to his feet but Ellison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Antonio Ellison was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ellison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellison is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaan has wrist control.
Ellison throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vaan, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaan wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabranth Vaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
Vaan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ellison. Ellison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaan gets caught napping as Ellison dives in and scores a takedown. Vaan manages to retain guard.
Vaan keeping full guard, as Ellison tries to pass.
Ellison prevents Vaan from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vaan keeping moving, preventing Ellison from controlling successfully.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison wants to pass the guard but Vaan is keeping the position.
Vaan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ellison trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antonio Ellison.
Ellison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ellison dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ellison shoots for a takedown but Vaan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Ellison with that takedown attempt.
Ellison swings for the body but Vaan moves out of range.
Vaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellison shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabranth Vaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
Ellison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaan circles away.
Ellison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A combination from Vaan does no damage.
Ellison shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ellison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaan. That snapped Ellison's head back.
Ellison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaan circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Vaan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaan.
A left lands for Vaan.
Ellison moves away from the strike by Vaan.
Gabranth Vaan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaan lands a jab.
A big right from Vaan misses.
Vaan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ellison. Ellison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaan misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ellison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaan swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison shoots in for a double leg but Vaan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaan dips to his left and cracks Ellison with an uppercut!
Vaan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ellison on the side of the head.
Vaan connects with the punch.
Antonio Ellison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ellison moves away from the strike by Vaan.
Vaan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellison.
Ellison shoots for a takedown but Vaan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vaan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaan duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaan throws a right hand that Ellison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellison also avoids with ease.
Ellison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaan throws out the jab.
A cross from Vaan lands.
Vaan connects with a crisp jab.
Ellison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaan.
Vaan drives through and clinches with Ellison against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ellison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabranth Vaan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Antonio Ellison!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Antonio Ellison!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Antonio Ellison!
Antonio Ellison wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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