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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Castellanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Darius Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis misses with a takedown attempt - Castellanos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellanos, pushing him back against the cage.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castellanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castellanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castellanos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castellanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castellanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis is looking to control Castellanos's arms but Castellanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellis has his back to the cage.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castellanos prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Castellanos.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castellanos.
Ellis managing to block the knees to the body from Castellanos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castellanos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castellanos obliges.
Ellis being controlled against the cage.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but Ellis blocks with his arms.
Castellanos misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ellis misses with a knee strike.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castellanos checks it well.
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Castellanos.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castellanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castellanos looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Castellanos misses with a knee strike.
Castellanos looks winded!
Castellanos misses with a knee strike.
Ellis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellanos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castellanos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castellanos prevents the takedown attempt.
Castellanos lands a knee to the body.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castellanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis has had enough of the clinch but Castellanos keeps him there for the moment.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Castellanos taking a breather.
Ellis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis trying to land knees to the body.
Ellis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellanos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castellanos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castellanos misses with a knee to the head.
Castellanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis looking to throw knees to the head but Castellanos is blocking nicely.
Ellis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castellanos.
Ellis stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellanos controls his hands.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis is trying to break the clinch but Castellanos has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castellanos stops a takedown attempt from Ellis.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castellanos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellis's efforts to push away.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Castellanos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castellanos misses with a leg kick.
Darius Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellanos throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Castellanos throws out a leg kick but Ellis moves out of range and Castellanos only half commits.
Castellanos dips to his left and cracks Ellis with an uppercut!
Ellis blocks a low kick nicely.
Castellanos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castellanos misses with a leg kick.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Ellis breaks the clinch.
Ellis darts in and clinches Castellanos up against the cage.
Castellanos tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis is looking to control Castellanos's arms but Castellanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellis has his back to the cage.
Castellanos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.
Chad Castellanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellanos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ellis throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ellis managing to block the knees to the body from Castellanos.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Castellanos is breathing heavily.
Ellis is trying to drag Castellanos to the mat but Castellanos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellanos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ellis manages to break the clinch.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellis. That's going to slow Castellanos down.
Ellis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellanos tries to avoid it but Ellis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellanos to the ground. Castellanos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellanos misses with a low kick.
Castellanos dodges the punch combination from Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis clinches with his opponent.
Castellanos taking a breather.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ellis looking to throw knees to the head but Castellanos is blocking nicely.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellanos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellanos.
Nice shot by Castellanos.
Castellanos is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.
Castellanos tries a low kick but Ellis avoids it.
Castellanos is looking to land body kicks.
Castellanos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellanos lands a leg kick that knocks Ellis off balance momentarily.
Castellanos lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ellis.
Chad Castellanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellanos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ellis checks a low kick from Castellanos.
That kick from Castellanos tenderised Ellis's leg. Ellis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellanos misses with a low kick.
Ellis instigates a clinch.
Ellis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castellanos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis goes for a takedown attempt but Castellanos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castellanos lands with a slapping head kick.
Ellis avoids the head kick by Castellanos.
Ellis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castellanos. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis clinches up with Castellanos and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellis tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but Ellis blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Castellanos.
Castellanos has Ellis pressed against the cage, preventing Ellis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castellanos taking a breather.
Castellanos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castellanos lands a nice knee to the body.
Castellanos misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis trying to control the position but instead, Castellanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ellis into the cage.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Castellanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Castellanos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Castellanos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ellis jumps guard but Castellanos stands there with Ellis around his waist. Ellis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ellis has Castellanos up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castellanos obliges.
Castellanos has Ellis pushed against the cage.
Ellis is trying to break the clinch but Castellanos is controlling him.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellanos lands a nice knee to the body.
Castellanos with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ellis's face.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellanos avoids it.
Castellanos avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Castellanos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellanos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castellanos trying to control the position but instead, Ellis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castellanos into the cage.
Knees to the body from Castellanos.
Castellanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castellanos looking to throw knees to the head but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Ellis can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Ellis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ellis trying to control the position but instead, Castellanos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ellis into the cage.
Castellanos lands a good knee to the midsection. Ellis won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ellis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellis.
Castellanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
Ellis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castellanos is defending well for now.
Castellanos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellis avoiding damage as Castellanos throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellanos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellanos swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis closes the distance and clinches.
Ellis jumps guard but Castellanos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellanos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellis is looking to control Castellanos's arms but Castellanos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ellis has his back to the cage.
Castellanos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Castellanos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castellanos looking to throw knees to the head but Ellis is blocking nicely.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castellanos lands with a nice body kick.
Ellis rushes Castellanos and presses him up against the cage.
Castellanos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ellis.
Chad Castellanos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Castellanos blocks with his arms.
Castellanos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ellis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castellanos tries a knee to the head but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castellanos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castellanos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellis is working for takedown but Castellanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Castellanos.
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ellis throws an elbow but misses.
Castellanos tries to land a knee to the head but Ellis blocks with his arms.
Darius Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellanos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Castellanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellanos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Castellanos!
The defeated Darius Ellis had this to say: 'He is an excellent fighter and had a good gameplan. Nothing else to do now but get back in the gym'.
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