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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Ellenbogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derwin Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 cm
25
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derwin Davis! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A swing and a miss from Ellenbogen. Davis misses with a takedown and Ellenbogen counters by moving into the clinch. Davis is trying to pull guard but Ellenbogen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seymour Ellenbogen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwin Davis. Ellenbogen breaks from the clinch.
Davis moves away from the strike by Ellenbogen. Ellenbogen looking to score a takedown here. Davis is defending well but Ellenbogen drives through and ends up in Davis's guard. Ellenbogen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard. Davis is not content to let Ellenbogen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Well, if Ellenbogen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ellenbogen drops an elbow to the side of Davis's head. Ellenbogen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davis! Ellenbogen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davis! Ellenbogen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
Ellenbogen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ellenbogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ellenbogen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis wants to control from the top but Ellenbogen keeps moving. Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ellenbogen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellenbogen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ellenbogen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Davis is not content to let Ellenbogen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seymour Ellenbogen wasn't doing enough on the ground. Davis avoids the body shot from Ellenbogen.
Seymour Ellenbogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, jab by Ellenbogen - just one landing. Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellenbogen. Ellenbogen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Davis is not content to let Ellenbogen control the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ellenbogen is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ellenbogen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard. Ellenbogen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard. Davis looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ellenbogen passes into side control! Ellenbogen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ellenbogen is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ellenbogen slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis taking a bit of punishment here - Ellenbogen scoring with strikes. Davis parries the strikes from Ellenbogen easily there. Ellenbogen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davis to escape.
Ellenbogen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen lands some shots froms side control. Davis prevents Ellenbogen from improving position. Ellenbogen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen misses with the ground and pound. Davis seems a little lost for a moment, as Ellenbogen dominates the positioning. Ellenbogen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Ellenbogen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ellenbogen avoids the attempt from Davis to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely. Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Derwin Davis has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ellenbogen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ellenbogen is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Derwin Davis's cut. That's time! Ellenbogen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ellenbogen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ellenbogen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Davis won't allow Ellenbogen to pass to mount. Ellenbogen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ellenbogen scores with a couple of nice shots. Davis is not content to let Ellenbogen control the position. Ellenbogen works his way into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ellenbogen looking to control but Davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ellenbogen landing strikes from the mount and Davis is in trouble! Ellenbogen lands a couple of good shots and Davis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Davis is rocked! Ellenbogen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Davis to escape the position.
Seymour Ellenbogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davis is still in real trouble! Can Ellenbogen finish him?
That has opened up Derwin Davis's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ellenbogen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ellenbogen is landing with strikes. Davis can't take much more of this. Ellenbogen cracks Davis with a big right hand from the back mount! Davis immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Ellenbogen takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Ellenbogen! A relieved looking Seymour Ellenbogen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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